After 2 albums of underground transgressive rock, the band started mixing it with Latin American rhythms such a cumbia, chacarera, candombe and cuartetazo. The lyrics, though, remained acid and critical of political and social problems.
The current line-up is: Gustavo Cordera (voice), Juan Subirá (keyboards and voice), Carlos Martín (drums), Oscar Righi (guitar), "Pepe" Céspedes (bass guitar and voice), Daniel Suárez (voice), Alberto Verenzuela (guitar), and "Cóndor" Sbarbatti (voice and charango); previous members include Charly Bianco (guitar and voice) and Rubén Sadrinas (voice).
Honoring the psychiatric hospital José Tiburcio Borda in Buenos Aires, La Bersuit performs dressed in characteristic pajamas; even though the story of Cordera spending some time in that institution is a mere urban legend, the band has an affinity with everything related to madness and marginalization.
Besides the big success, first in the Buenos Aires' underground movement and then in all the country, Bersuit Vergarabat harvested fans from many countries in South America as well as in Spain.
Discography
* 1992 - Y Punto
* 1993 - Asquerosa Alegría
* 1996 - Don Leopardo
* 1998 - Libertinaje
* 2000 - Hijos del Culo
* 2002 - De la Cabeza (live)
* 2004 - La Argentinidad al Palo: Se Es, Lo Que Se Es (double)
* 2005 - Testosterona
* 2007 - Enano Ningueto
Cajón 5
Bersuit Vergarabat Lyrics
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todavía tenés miedo,
no pusistes ni un segundo ,
ese ojo en el agujero,
no querés temer... ohhh.
Alma de acomodador,
sos un hábil cerrajero,
para conservar mejor tus alimentos,
futuros excrementos...
seguro un día de estos el cajón...
Esta fresca la merluza,
bien cerrado el gas del horno,
y tan limpio está tu baño,
que da gusto comer allí pleno de luz.
Es tuyo el espadol el purificador de aire,
el olor a naftalina y tu saliva y sequedad.
En formol tu cuerpo no fermentara.
En formol tu cuerpo no fermentara.
El cajon te protegera,
El cajon te protegera...
Pagas en cuotas tu parcela,
en el cementerio,
cavarás tu propia fosa,
construirás un hermoso ataúd...confortable
La combinación de la cerradura,
sólo la conoces vos,
y tu sepulturero de confianza,
al fin estás tranquilo,
un día nadie te molestara , ¿por qué?
El cajon te protegera,
El cajon te protegera...
In the song "Cajón 5" by Bersuit Vergarabat, the lyrics talk about the fear and worry that comes with getting old and tired. The opening lines convey that even if you are old and tired, you still have fear and couldn't even put an eye through the hole. This suggests that the person is afraid to face reality or confront their fears.
The lyrics then go on to describe the person as an "accompanist's soul" and a skillful locksmith. This implies that they are good at keeping things locked away, whether metaphorically or literally. The mention of a well-closed refrigerator to preserve future excrement is a metaphorical way of saying that the person is holding onto their fears and insecurities instead of facing them.
The song continues by describing the person's meticulously clean bathroom and well-maintained oven. These details suggest that the person takes great care of their surroundings and tries to control every aspect of their life. It also emphasizes their need for order and cleanliness.
The mention of an air purifier, the smell of naphthalene, and the dryness of their mouth imply that the person is overly cautious about hygiene and cleanliness. They may have obsessive-compulsive tendencies when it comes to keeping things in order, as indicated by preserving their body in formaldehyde to prevent it from fermenting.
The lyrics then shift to discussing the person's preparations for their own burial. They talk about paying for their burial plot in installments and even planning to dig their own grave. This suggests that the person wants to have control over their own fate and wants to ensure they have a comfortable and well-made coffin.
The mention of the combination lock and the trusted gravedigger further emphasizes the person's need for control and security. They want to ensure that even after their death, they will be protected and left in peace. The repetition of the phrase "El cajón te protegerá" (The coffin will protect you) throughout the song reinforces this sense of security and control.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cajón 5" explore themes of fear, aging, control, and the desire for security. It highlights the human tendency to avoid confronting fears and instead seek comfort in controlling and organizing every aspect of life, even in death.
Line by Line Meaning
Si estás viejo y cansado,
If you're old and tired,
todavía tenés miedo,
you still have fear,
no pusistes ni un segundo ,
you didn't put even a second,
ese ojo en el agujero,
that eye in the hole,
no querés temer... ohhh.
you don't want to fear... ohhh.
Alma de acomodador,
Soul of an usher,
sos un hábil cerrajero,
you're a skillful locksmith,
la heladera bien cerrada,
the refrigerator tightly closed,
para conservar mejor tus alimentos,
to better preserve your food,
futuros excrementos...
future excrement...
seguro un día de estos el cajón...
surely one of these days, the casket...
Esta fresca la merluza,
The hake is fresh,
bien cerrado el gas del horno,
the oven gas is tightly closed,
y tan limpio está tu baño,
and your bathroom is so clean,
que da gusto comer allí pleno de luz.
it's delightful to eat there, full of light.
Es tuyo el espadol el purificador de aire,
The air purifier is yours,
el olor a naftalina y tu saliva y sequedad.
the smell of mothballs and your saliva and dryness.
En formol tu cuerpo no fermentara.
Your body won't ferment in formaldehyde.
El cajon te protegera,
The casket will protect you,
Pagas en cuotas tu parcela,
You pay for your plot in installments,
en el cementerio,
in the cemetery,
cavarás tu propia fosa,
you'll dig your own grave,
construirás un hermoso ataúd...confortable
you'll build a beautiful...comfortable coffin
La combinación de la cerradura,
The lock combination,
sólo la conoces vos,
only you know it,
y tu sepulturero de confianza,
and your trusted gravedigger,
al fin estás tranquilo,
finally, you are calm,
un día nadie te molestara , ¿por qué?
one day no one will bother you, why?
El cajon te protegera,
The casket will protect you,
El cajon te protegera...
The casket will protect you...
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