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
Cielo Trucho
Bersuit Vergarabat Lyrics
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Esta por salir el sol,
Tanta locura no se banco,
Dios se nos cago.
Ya no sos empleado en aquel mostrador,
trabajas para nosotros gordito bocín,
droga al viejo cuerpo que prohibe el sexo libre,
Dios se nos cago...
Si el sol no sale
Lo saco yo
Dios se nos cago.
Todos los agentes climáticos, están de tu lado,
bajó si tenís aguante te hago el mano a mano
Te manda saludos el diablo,
a vos no te va tan mal forrito,
abrí los cantos del cielo,
como te va a quedar el culito.
Dios se nos cago,
Si quereis bajad y agarradmela
(Toda ella, y los huevos además)
The lyrics to Bersuit Vergarabat's song "Cielo Trucho" center around the idea that God has abandoned humanity, leaving them to their own devices. The line "Dios se nos cago" (God crapped on us) is repeated throughout the song, conveying a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer seems to be addressing someone directly, saying that they are no longer an employee at a counter but now work for their group, describing the use of drugs to overcome the restrictions placed on the body by societal norms. The singer also claims that they can bring out the sun if it doesn't rise, suggesting a disregard for natural order and the power to control even the elements. The devil sends his regards, indicating a turn to evil or sinful behavior in the absence of God's guiding hand.
The lyrics paint a picture of society gone awry, where the quest for pleasure and indulgence has taken over in the absence of any greater power to lead and guide. The image of God taking a dump on humanity is a stark and provocative one, highlighting the deep sense of disappointment and anger that the singer feels. The use of colloquial and vulgar language adds to the rawness and intensity of the message, cutting through the pretense of religion and exposing the harsh reality of human life.
Line by Line Meaning
Dios se nos cago,
The situation is out of control and there is no divine intervention to help us.
Esta por salir el sol,
Things may turn around soon.
Tanta locura no se banco,
We couldn't stand so much craziness and tension.
Ya no sos empleado en aquel mostrador,
You are no longer a regular guy sitting behind the counter.
trabajas para nosotros gordito bocín,
You now work for us, glad to have you on board, you chubby fool.
droga al viejo cuerpo que prohibe el sexo libre,
Ignore your aging body, resist sexual repression and enjoy life.
sabemos que te gusta la fiesta, viejo tigre.
We know you're a party animal, you old tiger.
Si el sol no sale Lo saco yo,
If things don't change naturally, we will take matters into our own hands.
Todos los agentes climáticos, están de tu lado,
The weather conditions are supportive of our efforts.
bajó si tenís aguante te hago el mano a mano
If you have the guts, let's get into a fight.
Te manda saludos el diablo,
Evil spirits support our cause.
a vos no te va tan mal forrito,
You're not doing too bad, you lucky bastard.
abrí los cantos del cielo,
Let the heavens open up for us.
como te va a quedar el culito.
We will embarrass and punish you for your wrongdoings.
Si quereis bajad y agarradmela (Toda ella, y los huevos además)
If any of you dare, come down and take me on (all of me, including the balls).
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Pablo
Me sorprende las pocas visitas que tiene este temazo... que buen Cd Don Leopardo...!
Noelia Meuli
Ojala el tiempo se hubiera parado en ese entonces....