The speaker describes the process of creating a song in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where they wrote two significant songs, "your girlfriend is getting old" and "my girlfriend is getting old". They recall writing these songs while living in a specific place and experiencing personal changes.
The song "my girlfriend is getting old" was born through the use of vowels and the phrase "little". The speaker had to sing this phrase without correcting it, leading to the creation of the song. The song's second verse was pivotal in the speaker's realization that it needed to be sung with someone.
The song was intended to be sung by Christina Aguilera, but due to uncertainties about her schedule, the speaker chose to sing it themselves. After recording the song, it was shared as a demo to test potential agreements with a new record label. The speaker decided against this path and instead recorded the song with a Guatemalan singer, Gaby Moreno.
During the recording session, the song's verses did not turn out as the speaker had originally envisioned. Gaby Moreno was given the task of rewriting the verses and singing the song as she wanted. The result was a version of the song that retained the original chorus but with verses written by Gaby Moreno.
The song was intended to showcase Guatemala to the world and tell the story of two Guatemalans singing. The speaker felt that the video did not fully represent Guatemala, as it was not as beautiful as the real country. Despite this, the song was a celebration of the creative process and a testament to its resilience over time.
1. The speaker was in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico when they wrote two important songs, "it was you" and "my girlfriend is getting old".
2. The speaker also wrote many songs about the port road.
3. The speaker wrote the song "it was you" at half past two in the morning, with the help of Elizabeth Meza, a Mexican singer.
4. The speaker had to sing the song in one breath, as it was very challenging with its high notes.
5. After the song was completed, it was proposed to be sung by Christina Aguilera, but the deal fell through due to uncertainties.
6. The speaker then approached a couple of new Latin American singers to perform the song.
7. The song was first shared with other companies as a demo to see if there was any agreement with a new record label.
8. The speaker's family suggested listening to a Guatemalan singer, Gaby, who later recorded the song in Mexico.
9. Gaby's version of the song was different from the original, with her writing the verses and the speaker keeping the chorus.
10. The song was an opportunity to show Guatemala to the world.
11. The video for the song was filmed in Guatemala, but the speaker felt it fell short of representing the country's true beauty.
12. The speaker and Gaby are both from Guatemala and wanted to showcase their country through the song.
13. The speaker had considered doing a live version of the song in the future, but decided against it.
14. The song has been able to defend itself over time, despite the speaker's initial doubts.