“Tuve Para Dar” paints a vivid before-and-after picture of a heart and a city that once overflowed with color, music, and community. Julieta Venegas begins by recalling a time when “mi árbol florecía”—her inner world was in full bloom and everyone wanted to share in that happiness. Suddenly, violence or heartbreak—symbolized by blood and fear—changes everything. What was an inviting place now feels deserted, and the singer becomes a solitary figure people avoid.
Yet the chorus insists, “Alegrías tuve para dar, no creas que siempre fui así.” She reminds us that her essence is joy, even if pain has reshaped her present. The song moves from nostalgia to quiet resilience: she remembers a promise of love that once felt powerful enough to “salvarnos de caer,” but time has tested it. Now she strives to look ahead, acknowledging shared suffering while refusing to forget the light she used to give. It is a bittersweet anthem about lost innocence, the scars left behind, and the persistent hope that joy can return if we dare to keep moving forward.
Julieta Venegas Percevault is a celebrated Mexican-American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and record producer known for her unique blend of pop rock, indie pop, and folk influences. Born in Long Beach, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico, she began her musical journey at a young age and is proficient in 17 instruments including the accordion and guitar.
Rising to fame with her platinum-selling album Limón y Sal (2006), Julieta has become one of the most influential voices in Latin music, earning multiple Latin Grammy Awards and Billboard chart-topping hits such as "Me Voy" and "Andar Conmigo." Throughout her extensive career since 1992, she has evolved artistically, seamlessly blending heartfelt lyricism with a modern alternative sound, captivating audiences across Latin America, Spain, and beyond.