“Vida Cotidiana” turns a simple day-to-day routine into a vivid emotional landscape. Juanes sings from the ache of a lover who feels crushed by silence. Every unspoken word “hurts the sky,” yet his heart keeps shouting “¡Basta!” on the inside. The Colombian artist paints a picture of two people physically together but trapped in darkness because they refuse to talk about what matters.
Beneath the catchy melody lies a plea for honest communication. Juanes admits his own mistakes and begs for a second chance, reminding his partner that she “puts the colors” in his ordinary life. Without her light, everything turns dull and gray. The song is both a confession and a love letter, urging couples to break the silence, forgive past errors, and choose brightness over shadows in their everyday lives.
Juanes, born Juan Esteban Aristizábal Vásquez on August 9, 1972, in Medellín, Colombia, is a celebrated Colombian musician and singer known for blending rock with Latin pop and traditional Colombian rhythms. Beginning his career in 1988 with the rock band Ekhymosis, Juanes launched a highly successful solo career in 2000 with his debut album Fíjate Bien, which earned him three Latin Grammy Awards.
Over the years, Juanes has sold over 15 million records worldwide and won 26 Latin Grammy Awards along with three Grammy Awards, establishing him as one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His international hit "La Camisa Negra" from the album Mi Sangre is widely recognized. Beyond music, Juanes is also noted for his humanitarian efforts, especially aiding Colombian victims of anti-personnel mines through his foundation, Fundación Mi Sangre.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Juanes continues to create impactful music that resonates with audiences around the world while promoting peace and social change.