Barricada is a hard rock band from Pamplona / Iruña (Navarra, Spain) formed… Read Full Bio ↴Barricada is a hard rock band from Pamplona / Iruña (Navarra, Spain) formed in 1982

Originaly formed by Enrique Villareal "El Drogas" (bassist and vocalist), José (Drums), Sergio Osés (second guitar), all three coming from the band Kafarnaún, and Javier Hernandez "Boni" (guitarist and vocalist).

They gave their first concert in April 1982 in the Txantrea square, an even that's remembered because they played without any scenery and directly surrounded by people. (Barricada would play exactly 25 years later in the same conditions, in the same exact place reuniting numerous fans despite it was almost not advertised).

Mikel Astrain substituted José at the drums to record their first album "Noche de Rock&Roll" (1983), produced by Rosendo

Just after releasing their first album Sergio had to leave the band because of the obligatory military service and Alfredo Piedrafita became the new guitarist. In 1984 Mikel died because of a stroke and Fernando Coronado became the drumer.

This formation that would stay stable until 2002 recorded the second album "Barrio Conflictivo" (1985). In this year they were chosen as "Best group from Navarra".

For their third album "No hay tregua" (1986) they joined the multinational RCA that tried to censor 8 of the tracks, but thanks to the strong pressure by Rosendo the album was released without changes. The band left RCA anyway.

They recorded "No se que hacer contigo" (1987) with the label Polygram Iberica, despite all efforts by the band the label censored the song "Bahia de Pasaia" that reminds the controversial murder of four members of CAA, one of them a personal friend of "El Drogas".

The fifth album "Rojo" (1988) is the personal favorite of the band

They would suffer censorship again in "Pasion por el Ruido" (1989) because of the song "En nombre de Dios", a critic to Opus Dei

The bands success kept increasing and they obtained a Golden Record award with "Doble Directo" (Live - 1990) and two Platinum Records for "Por instinto" (1991) and "Balas blancas" (1992). but it also meant distancing from their traditional sound and fanbase.

"La Araña" (1994), "Insolencia" (1996), and Salud y "Rock&Roll" (Live - 1997) mark a decline in the commercial success of the band, and they finally decide to leave the label Polygram Iberica.

"Acción directa" (2000) revisits their traditional powerful sound, yet proves the evolution of the band for joy of the original fanbase. This also means a recovery in their success.

After "Besame" (2002), the last studio album up to date, Fernando leaves the band and Ibon Sagarra "Ibi" becomes the new drummer.

Since then Barricada centres their activity in live performances.

Later Releases include "Un camino de piedras" (2003) a tribute to Barricada by 13 well known artists and close friends. "Latidos y mordiscos" (2006) a double live album that includes Sax, Orchestra and a small chorus and "25 años de rocanrol"(2008) a compilation consisting of 2 CDs 2 DVDs and a book.

The Basque film director Juanma Bajo Ulloa, a close friend, has conducted some of their clips, and the band members appear as extras in his film Airbag
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Invierno
Barricada Lyrics

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Sé de alguien que cuando mueve el dedo todos callan,
Se impone la ley del silencio, cuando mueve el dedo.
Frío intenso en tu camino escupe el viento.
Una horrible canción que nunca terminará.
Nada se mueve, nada cambia. ¿A quien importa donde va?
Raspa el sueño frío invierno se acaba de cruzar en tu plan.
Sus acciones son siniestras y poco claras, elige bien los mercenarios
Que guardan su espalda, que guardan su espalda, que guardan su espalda,

Nada se mueve, nada cambia. ¿A quien importa donde va?

Raspa el sueño frío invierno se acaba de cruzar en tu plan.
Nada se mueve nada cambia.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Barricada's song "Invierno" paint a picture of a cold and unforgiving world where power is concentrated in the hands of a select few. The first two lines describe a person who commands silence and obedience with the mere motion of a finger. This person's authority is absolute. The next line introduces the wintery conditions of the environment - a harsh cold that is accompanied by biting winds. The fourth line adds an ominous note by describing a "horrible" song that refuses to end. This suggests that the conditions in this world are unchanging and trapped in an unending cycle of oppression and suffering.

The chorus repeats the idea that nothing moves, nothing changes, and nothing really matters. This echoes a sense of hopelessness that runs throughout the song. The last few lines talk about choosing carefully the people one allies with. These people are mercenaries who have the power to protect one's back. The repetition of the phrase "que guardan su espalda" (who guard his back) adds a sense of paranoia and underscores the precarious position of the people who live in this world. The final line repeats the sentiment of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that nothing ever changes.

Overall, the lyrics of "Invierno" paint a bleak and oppressive picture of the world, where power is concentrated in the hands of a select few, and where most people are powerless and trapped in a cycle of suffering and despair. The song highlights the importance of choosing carefully one's allies and remaining vigilant in the face of oppression.

Line by Line Meaning

Sé de alguien que cuando mueve el dedo todos callan,
I know someone who, when they move their finger, everyone falls silent,

Se impone la ley del silencio, cuando mueve el dedo.
The law of silence is imposed when they move their finger.

Frío intenso en tu camino escupe el viento.
Intense cold spits the wind on your path.

Una horrible canción que nunca terminará.
A horrible song that never ends.

Nada se mueve, nada cambia. ¿A quien importa donde va?
Nothing moves, nothing changes. Who cares where it's going?

Raspa el sueño frío invierno se acaba de cruzar en tu plan.
Scrape the cold winter dream that just crossed your plan.

Sus acciones son siniestras y poco claras, elige bien los mercenarios
Their actions are sinister and unclear, choose the mercenaries well

Que guardan su espalda, que guardan su espalda, que guardan su espalda,
Who protect their back, who protect their back, who protect their back,

Nada se mueve, nada cambia.
Nothing moves, nothing changes.

Contributed by Kaelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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