Brisa Caribeña - Self Worth

There's been a permanent change in personel in this group, and not a minor one! Minerva Peña, their lead singer for the first two songs they recorded with Big And Tall Records has been replaced by Sophia Johnson, a member of the band that substituted for Peña in their last recording. We originally heard that she was dealing with an illness, but the leader of the group confided that it was a money issue. Not to get into all the particulars, but to cut to the chase they couldn't come to terms. They offered the lead singer to Johnson, and after a lot of thought, she accepted. She's got a fine contralto voice, and her tall stature, red hair and green eyes makes for a striking singer to stand at the microphone. 

Also on this recording, there is extended guitar solos by guest artist Juan Marron, the same guitarist that plays on our previous recording Flamenco Fantasia. Marron has a great reputation in the Latin American music world, and has played with many artists and played for top name Flamenco practitioners. With Johnson's mellow singing,  Marron's artistic playing, and the rest of the band giving a very appropriate background, this recording is one of our favorites from a group that has recorded many favorites! 

 

 

 

You told me one thing, and did another 

I asked you to call me, you didn't bother 

No more signs of disrespect will I take! 

The love for me you confessed was a fake! 

 

A man with no integrity, is surely not for me

 It's basic to who I am, my own self worth 

Want to be set free, you don't have to ask me 

Just go your own way, have your rebirth! 

 

I thought you were special, you were the one

 Turns out you only needed me to have fun!

 I don't need you around, and live a lie! 

No more all your deceit will I buy! 

 

A man with no integrity, is surely not for me

 It's basic to who I am, my own self worth 

Want to be set free, you don't have to ask me 

Just go your own way, have your rebirth! 

 

You no longer exist, you're just a myth 

I don't care who you cheated with 

I feel compassion and sorrow for them 

Because you'll follow the same rule of thumb 

 

 You're a man with no integrity, surely not for me 

You have a twisted thought of your self worth

 I just hope whoever it is, sets her own self free 

And that before you die, you have a true rebirth!