Bailar y Llorar
Teleradio Donoso Lyrics

The song Bailar y Llorar by Teleradio Donoso expresses the desire to break free from reality, to escape the mundanity of life and to dance and cry, even if one does not have the means to fulfill their dreams. The chorus invites us to dance, to forget our problems, and to enjoy the moment. The opening lines allude to the lack of money and the illusion of ambition that we create in our minds, with the phrase “Plata no tengo y sueños tampoco” (I have no money and neither do I have any dreams). The idea of the unassailable cost of dreams is an interesting concept as it considers the unrealistic expectations people often set for themselves whilst still having financial constraints.

The singer feels lonely and lost in modern society and stands in a queue, waiting to become just another soulless cog. The machine is represented as everything that dehumanizes us, reducing us to numbers, quotas, and statistics, stripping us of our individuality. The song’s lyrics suggest that the only way to connect to each other and ourselves is to dance, as it is the only way to express our emotions and to truly let go. The verses that follow describe the various types of dances that the singer and their partner indulged in, not only in their waking hours but also in their dreams- mambo, tango, limbo, and fandango- underscored with the desire to escape the drudgery of the present. The song's closing lines describe a desire to rob a bank, indicative of the desperation some may face in their quest for escapism, accompanied by sexual impulsive behavior, represented by "sexo en un auto." Overall, the song highlights an almost inescapable desire to break free from societal norms and express oneself, even if it's for a few moments.