Dios Y El Diablo En El Taller
Baglietto-Vitale Lyrics

Dios y el Diablo van susurrando cosas a mi espalda
I feel like I'm being watched or talked about, and the concepts of good and evil seem to be influencing my thoughts and actions.

La virgen en camisón se pasea y del lado de la fábrica
I see the image of the Virgin Mary, but even she seems to be straying away from her typical portrayal as a pure, nurturing figure.

Suena un motor.
There's a constant background noise, perhaps symbolizing the drone and monotony of working in a factory.

Sus bicicletas húmedas descansan en el pasillo
The rainy weather has kept the workers from using their bicycles, leaving them seemingly abandoned and neglected in the hallway.

El invierno vino colorado pero esta vez no hay vino
Winter has arrived, but there is no celebratory wine to be had. This could suggest a general sense of disappointment or melancholy.

Para los dos.
Implying that the absence of wine is a shared experience among the two entities watching over the singer.

Son dos desocupados más
God and the Devil are simply two more bored, directionless beings in the world.

Lo justo se hizo moda
Fairness and justice have become popular concepts, but whether they are actually practiced is unclear.

Y el verso casi un verso de verdad
Poetry and literature are almost truthful representations of our experiences, but they still fall short of capturing the entirety of life's essence.

Y el trabajo una zona que no está.
Work is an ill-defined, unsettled concept in the artist's mind.

Aburridos jugadores con los naipes marcados
The workers are like bored, defeated card players who have given up on the game and are simply going through the motions.

Siempre en el siete
No matter what they do, the workers never seem to make much progress - they are always hovering around the middle, never excelling or faltering too much.

La radio que habla sola
The radio seems to be playing without anyone actually listening to it, suggesting a sense of detachment and isolation.

Y que trasmite el empate de Ferro y de Platense
The radio announces that two soccer teams have tied, but this event holds little significance for the singer or the other workers.

Cero a cero.
The score of the game doesn't matter - there is no victory or loss, only emptiness.

Se prohíbe hablar del mundo en esas salas
It's forbidden to discuss anything beyond the factory walls - anything outside is considered irrelevant or distracting.

Dios y el Diablo van remendando madrugadas
God and the Devil spend their nights fixing, repairing, or patching up the world in some way.

Y no entienden nada.
Yet, despite their efforts, they can't seem to make sense of the world's problems or find any solutions.

La virgen como mujer los engaña, los consuela
The Virgin Mary appears in a more human light, perhaps acting as a deceptive or comforting figure at different times.

Y les dice que a la vuelta siempre hay algo que pagar
The Virgin reminds them that everything comes at a cost - there will always be trade-offs or consequences for their actions.

Muchachos, hay que comer
The artist urges the workers to focus on their basic survival needs, such as food and shelter.

Salgan para el taller.
It's time to return to the factory and get back to work.

El Diablo que se aburre, que hace sebo,
The Devil is characterized as a bored, unproductive entity who seems to be wasting his time with meaningless activities.

Que va al baño y fuma un caño
Even his bathroom breaks involve smoking marijuana, reinforcing his apathetic attitude.

Dios, buen operario, cuida el puesto
God is depicted as a diligent, responsible worker who takes pride in his duties and works hard to maintain order in the world.

Y entre dientes silba un tango
He hums a tune to himself, suggesting that he finds some level of enjoyment or contentment in his work.

Que habla de Él.
The song that God is humming is likely about himself or his role in the world.

"Vamos donde hay sol"
The Devil suggests going somewhere sunny or bright - a metaphorical escape from the monotony of everyday life.

El Diablo que conoce mil lugares
He boasts about all the places he's traveled to, enhancing his reputation as a free-spirited, adventurous figure.

Donde hay minas
He specifically mentions that there are women in these places, hinting at his hedonistic tendencies.

Y algo como amor
He may not experience true love, but he's attracted to the idea or ideal of it.

Dios dice "Hay que aguantar"
God advises patience and perseverance, even in the face of adversity or despair.

A mí con la hora extra
The artist has put in extra overtime at work.

Ya me alcanza para hacerme
He's earned enough money to treat himself or go on a small excursion.

Un viaje a pie a Luján.
He humorously implies that he's going to splurge on a long walk to Luján, which is quite far away and not much of a tourist attraction.

Y cerca de las seis
As the day winds down, the atmosphere becomes even more melancholic or depressing.

El pito que resuena en el tinglado
The sound of the factory whistle is a reminder that another day of grueling work has ended.

Entristece mucho más
It only adds to the already somber mood of the workers.

La virgen como mujer los engaña, los consuela
Once again, the Virgin Mary serves as both a deceptive and comforting presence in the workers' lives.

Y les dice que a la vuelta siempre hay algo que pagar
She reminds them that nothing in life comes for free, and there will always be some sort of price to pay.

Muchachos, hay que comer
She emphasizes the importance of focusing on basic survival needs, such as food and drink.

Salgan para el taller.
The workers are urged to return to the factory and continue their daily grind.