Description
“Crimen” by Gustavo Cerati is a pop rock and alternative rock ballad from his 2006 solo album Ahí vamos. The song was released in 2006 through Sony BMG, written and recorded by Gustavo Cerati, and produced by Cerati himself. It appears as the twelfth track on Ahí vamos and became one of the most popular songs of his solo career, widely recognized as one of his signature recordings.
Musically, “Crimen” is described as a slow-paced rock ballad. One of its most distinctive instrumental details is that it begins with piano, something the article describes as unprecedented in Cerati’s career. The Wikipedia article does not provide a full studio personnel list for the song, but it identifies the track’s core style as a piano-led rock ballad within the broader guitar-oriented sound of Ahí vamos.
The song’s atmosphere is dramatic, melancholic, and elegant. Its slow tempo, emotional vocal delivery, and piano introduction give it a different character from many of Cerati’s more guitar-driven rock songs. Ironically, the article notes that this ballad became a major part of the success of Ahí vamos, even though the album was largely oriented toward rock.
Lyrically, “Crimen” is associated with heartbreak, mystery, loss, and emotional guilt. The title means “Crime” in Spanish, and the song’s mood suggests an unresolved emotional case rather than a simple love song. Its noir-like tone was expanded visually in the music video, which turns the song’s emotional drama into a detective story.
One of the main curiosities about “Crimen” is its music video, directed by Joaquín Cambre, who also directed the video for Cerati’s song “Adiós.” The video is set in the late 1940s and opens with Cerati saying that lately, days and nights are too similar, and that in the city there are no guarantees. This introduction establishes the song’s cinematic, detective-film atmosphere.
The video tells a nonlinear story that begins with the discovery of the murder of a private detective, played by Gustavo Cerati, in his office at dawn. The narrative then goes back in time to show the detective investigating a glamorous woman, following her to photograph evidence of her love affairs, and eventually being seduced by her before she shoots him in his office.
Another visual curiosity is the video’s use of light, shadow, and blue tones, which reinforces its noir-inspired style. The article also points out Cerati’s radically different hairstyle in the video: instead of his familiar ruffled curls, he appears with slicked-back hair, carefully combed to one side.
“Crimen” received major recognition after its release. It won Best Rock Song at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards and also won Best Rock Song at the 2006 MTV Awards, where it was also nominated for Video of the Year. At the Carlos Gardel Awards in 2007, it won Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Interpretation of the Year.
The song also had a life beyond the album. The article notes that “Crimen” was used in the soundtrack of the Chilean Canal 13 telenovela Soltera otra vez, helping the song reach audiences outside the traditional rock-listening context.
Lyrics
La espera me agotó
No sé nada de vos
Dejaste tanto en mí
En llamas, me acosté
Y, en un lento, degradé
Supe que te perdí
¿Qué otra cosa puedo hacer?
Si no olvido, moriré
Y otro crimen quedará
Oh, otro crimen quedará
Sin resolver
Una rápida traición
Y salimos del amor
Tal vez, me lo busqué
Mi ego va a estallar
Ahí, donde no estás
Oh, los celos otra vez
¿Qué otra cosa puedo hacer?
Si no olvido, moriré
Y otro crimen quedará
Otro crimen quedará
Sin resolver
Uh-uh-uh, uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh-uh, uh
No lo sé
Cuánto falta, no lo sé
Si es muy tarde, no lo sé
Si no olvido, moriré
¿Qué otra cosa puedo hacer?
¿Qué otra cosa puedo hacer?
Ahora sé lo que es perder
Otro crimen quedará
Oh, otro crimen quedará
Sin resolver
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Specification
“Crimen” by Gustavo Cerati is a pop rock and alternative rock ballad from his 2006 solo album Ahí vamos. The song was released in 2006 through Sony BMG, written and recorded by Gustavo Cerati, and produced by Cerati himself. It appears as the twelfth track on Ahí vamos and became one of the most popular songs of his solo career, widely recognized as one of his signature recordings.
Musically, “Crimen” is described as a slow-paced rock ballad. One of its most distinctive instrumental details is that it begins with piano, something the article describes as unprecedented in Cerati’s career. The Wikipedia article does not provide a full studio personnel list for the song, but it identifies the track’s core style as a piano-led rock ballad within the broader guitar-oriented sound of Ahí vamos.
The song’s atmosphere is dramatic, melancholic, and elegant. Its slow tempo, emotional vocal delivery, and piano introduction give it a different character from many of Cerati’s more guitar-driven rock songs. Ironically, the article notes that this ballad became a major part of the success of Ahí vamos, even though the album was largely oriented toward rock.
Lyrically, “Crimen” is associated with heartbreak, mystery, loss, and emotional guilt. The title means “Crime” in Spanish, and the song’s mood suggests an unresolved emotional case rather than a simple love song. Its noir-like tone was expanded visually in the music video, which turns the song’s emotional drama into a detective story.
One of the main curiosities about “Crimen” is its music video, directed by Joaquín Cambre, who also directed the video for Cerati’s song “Adiós.” The video is set in the late 1940s and opens with Cerati saying that lately, days and nights are too similar, and that in the city there are no guarantees. This introduction establishes the song’s cinematic, detective-film atmosphere.
The video tells a nonlinear story that begins with the discovery of the murder of a private detective, played by Gustavo Cerati, in his office at dawn. The narrative then goes back in time to show the detective investigating a glamorous woman, following her to photograph evidence of her love affairs, and eventually being seduced by her before she shoots him in his office.
Another visual curiosity is the video’s use of light, shadow, and blue tones, which reinforces its noir-inspired style. The article also points out Cerati’s radically different hairstyle in the video: instead of his familiar ruffled curls, he appears with slicked-back hair, carefully combed to one side.
“Crimen” received major recognition after its release. It won Best Rock Song at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards and also won Best Rock Song at the 2006 MTV Awards, where it was also nominated for Video of the Year. At the Carlos Gardel Awards in 2007, it won Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Interpretation of the Year.
The song also had a life beyond the album. The article notes that “Crimen” was used in the soundtrack of the Chilean Canal 13 telenovela Soltera otra vez, helping the song reach audiences outside the traditional rock-listening context.
Specification
“Crimen” by Gustavo Cerati is a pop rock and alternative rock ballad from his 2006 solo album Ahí vamos. The song was released in 2006 through Sony BMG, written and recorded by Gustavo Cerati, and produced by Cerati himself. It appears as the twelfth track on Ahí vamos and became one of the most popular songs of his solo career, widely recognized as one of his signature recordings.
Musically, “Crimen” is described as a slow-paced rock ballad. One of its most distinctive instrumental details is that it begins with piano, something the article describes as unprecedented in Cerati’s career. The Wikipedia article does not provide a full studio personnel list for the song, but it identifies the track’s core style as a piano-led rock ballad within the broader guitar-oriented sound of Ahí vamos.
The song’s atmosphere is dramatic, melancholic, and elegant. Its slow tempo, emotional vocal delivery, and piano introduction give it a different character from many of Cerati’s more guitar-driven rock songs. Ironically, the article notes that this ballad became a major part of the success of Ahí vamos, even though the album was largely oriented toward rock.
Lyrically, “Crimen” is associated with heartbreak, mystery, loss, and emotional guilt. The title means “Crime” in Spanish, and the song’s mood suggests an unresolved emotional case rather than a simple love song. Its noir-like tone was expanded visually in the music video, which turns the song’s emotional drama into a detective story.
One of the main curiosities about “Crimen” is its music video, directed by Joaquín Cambre, who also directed the video for Cerati’s song “Adiós.” The video is set in the late 1940s and opens with Cerati saying that lately, days and nights are too similar, and that in the city there are no guarantees. This introduction establishes the song’s cinematic, detective-film atmosphere.
The video tells a nonlinear story that begins with the discovery of the murder of a private detective, played by Gustavo Cerati, in his office at dawn. The narrative then goes back in time to show the detective investigating a glamorous woman, following her to photograph evidence of her love affairs, and eventually being seduced by her before she shoots him in his office.
Another visual curiosity is the video’s use of light, shadow, and blue tones, which reinforces its noir-inspired style. The article also points out Cerati’s radically different hairstyle in the video: instead of his familiar ruffled curls, he appears with slicked-back hair, carefully combed to one side.
“Crimen” received major recognition after its release. It won Best Rock Song at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards and also won Best Rock Song at the 2006 MTV Awards, where it was also nominated for Video of the Year. At the Carlos Gardel Awards in 2007, it won Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Interpretation of the Year.
The song also had a life beyond the album. The article notes that “Crimen” was used in the soundtrack of the Chilean Canal 13 telenovela Soltera otra vez, helping the song reach audiences outside the traditional rock-listening context.
Specification
“Crimen” by Gustavo Cerati is a pop rock and alternative rock ballad from his 2006 solo album Ahí vamos. The song was released in 2006 through Sony BMG, written and recorded by Gustavo Cerati, and produced by Cerati himself. It appears as the twelfth track on Ahí vamos and became one of the most popular songs of his solo career, widely recognized as one of his signature recordings.
Musically, “Crimen” is described as a slow-paced rock ballad. One of its most distinctive instrumental details is that it begins with piano, something the article describes as unprecedented in Cerati’s career. The Wikipedia article does not provide a full studio personnel list for the song, but it identifies the track’s core style as a piano-led rock ballad within the broader guitar-oriented sound of Ahí vamos.
The song’s atmosphere is dramatic, melancholic, and elegant. Its slow tempo, emotional vocal delivery, and piano introduction give it a different character from many of Cerati’s more guitar-driven rock songs. Ironically, the article notes that this ballad became a major part of the success of Ahí vamos, even though the album was largely oriented toward rock.
Lyrically, “Crimen” is associated with heartbreak, mystery, loss, and emotional guilt. The title means “Crime” in Spanish, and the song’s mood suggests an unresolved emotional case rather than a simple love song. Its noir-like tone was expanded visually in the music video, which turns the song’s emotional drama into a detective story.
One of the main curiosities about “Crimen” is its music video, directed by Joaquín Cambre, who also directed the video for Cerati’s song “Adiós.” The video is set in the late 1940s and opens with Cerati saying that lately, days and nights are too similar, and that in the city there are no guarantees. This introduction establishes the song’s cinematic, detective-film atmosphere.
The video tells a nonlinear story that begins with the discovery of the murder of a private detective, played by Gustavo Cerati, in his office at dawn. The narrative then goes back in time to show the detective investigating a glamorous woman, following her to photograph evidence of her love affairs, and eventually being seduced by her before she shoots him in his office.
Another visual curiosity is the video’s use of light, shadow, and blue tones, which reinforces its noir-inspired style. The article also points out Cerati’s radically different hairstyle in the video: instead of his familiar ruffled curls, he appears with slicked-back hair, carefully combed to one side.
“Crimen” received major recognition after its release. It won Best Rock Song at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards and also won Best Rock Song at the 2006 MTV Awards, where it was also nominated for Video of the Year. At the Carlos Gardel Awards in 2007, it won Song of the Year, Best Music Video, and Interpretation of the Year.
The song also had a life beyond the album. The article notes that “Crimen” was used in the soundtrack of the Chilean Canal 13 telenovela Soltera otra vez, helping the song reach audiences outside the traditional rock-listening context.
