En el volcán
Carlos Berlanga Lyrics
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Y no sabes quién soy yo.
Tú me has humillado,
Me has dejado hecho un jirón.
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Estés haciendo el paripé?
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Lo he visto en tus ojos,
En tus gestos y en tu voz.
Te crees que soy bobo
Y soy capaz de lo peor.
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Estés haciendo el paripé?
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Seas un bicho cruel?
En el volcán te arrojaré
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Al huracán te empujaré,
Los vientos me vengarán.
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Te vuelvas loca cada mes?
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
Seas un bicho cruel?
Mentiras piadosas
Que no te las crees ni tú.
Patrañas, quimeras,
Fábulas a plena luz.
En el volcán te arrojaré
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Al huracán te empujaré,
Los vientos me vengarán.
En el volcán te arrojaré
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Al huracán te empujaré,
Los vientos me vengarán .
The lyrics of Carlos Berlanga's song "En el volcán" speak of a person who has been underestimated and humiliated by someone else. The singer, who speaks in the first person, questions why they are being treated poorly and suggests that the person who has wronged them is a cruel creature. The singer seems to have noticed something untrustworthy in the other person's behavior, which has led them to act so vengefully. The singer even goes so far as to say that they would throw the other person into a volcano and push them into a hurricane, as a form of revenge for the hurt that they have caused.
There are several interesting facts surrounding this song. First, Carlos Berlanga was a key figure in the Spanish "movida" music scene of the 1980s, which was characterized by its creativity and innovation. Berlanga was instrumental in the formation of several iconic bands, including Alaska y Dinarama and Los Pegamoides. Second, "En el volcán" was the second single from Berlanga's debut solo album "¡Indicios!" which was released in 1981. Third, the song features a unique sound that combines elements of new wave and experimental electronica. Fourth, the song's title and lyrics make reference to the notion of revenge, which was a recurring theme throughout Carlos Berlanga's career.
Fifth, Berlanga's lyrics often contained references to popular culture and mythology, as can be seen in lines such as "hacia un abismo infernal" and "los vientos me vengarán". Sixth, "En el volcán" was featured in the soundtrack of the iconic Spanish film "Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón" which was directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Seventh, the song's lyrics contain a witty and sarcastic tone, which is characteristic of Berlanga's work. Eighth, the song was re-recorded and re-released as a maxi-single in 1983. Ninth, the song's opening guitar riff has become an iconic part of the Spanish pop canon. Tenth, Berlanga passed away in 2002 at the age of 48, leaving behind a rich legacy that has inspired several generations of Spanish musicians.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords are not available.
Line by Line Meaning
Me has menospreciado
You have underestimated me
Y no sabes quién soy yo.
And you don't know who I am.
Tú me has humillado,
You have humiliated me
Me has dejado hecho un jirón.
You have left me torn to shreds.
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
What fault do I have in that
Estés haciendo el paripé?
You are making a mockery?
Seas un bicho cruel?
You're a cruel creature?
Lo he visto en tus ojos,
I have seen it in your eyes,
En tus gestos y en tu voz.
In your gestures and in your voice.
Te crees que soy bobo
You believe I am a fool
Y soy capaz de lo peor.
And I am capable of the worst.
En el volcán te arrojaré
I will throw you into the volcano
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Towards a hellish abyss.
Al huracán te empujaré,
I will push you into the hurricane,
Los vientos me vengarán.
The winds will avenge me.
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
What fault do I have in that
Te vuelvas loca cada mes?
You turn crazy every month?
¿Qué culpa tengo yo de que
What fault do I have in that
Seas un bicho cruel?
You're a cruel creature?
Mentiras piadosas
Pious lies
Que no te las crees ni tú.
That you don't believe yourself.
Patrañas, quimeras,
Trickery, fantasies,
Fábulas a plena luz.
Fairy tales in broad daylight.
En el volcán te arrojaré
I will throw you into the volcano
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Towards a hellish abyss.
Al huracán te empujaré,
I will push you into the hurricane,
Los vientos me vengarán.
The winds will avenge me.
En el volcán te arrojaré
I will throw you into the volcano
Hacia un abismo infernal.
Towards a hellish abyss.
Al huracán te empujaré,
I will push you into the hurricane,
Los vientos me vengarán.
The winds will avenge me.
Writer(s): Carlos G. Berlanga
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lamaquinadelsaber 2021
en tus gestos y en tu voz..buena carlos berlanga donde quiera que estes.
Jose Manuel Angulo Garcia
Grande. De mi generación . Canciones innolvidables junto Alaska.
isabellacord
El unico, el grande ,nadie como el de verdad que demasiado talento
Carla Gomez Anton
Qué joya de canción!! Carlos tenía una bonita voz.
ovni67
Un exellente compositor latinoamerica lo recuerda con sus exelentes composiciones
Boris Gustavo Suarez
Gracias por la inspiracion!!!! Saludos desde Tijuana, Mexico.
Pegamoide Rebel
llevo poco conociendo de la carrera en solitario es un genio
Jimina Sabadú
Joder, qué canción tan, tan, tan bonita.
Fernando G. Lefler
Un genio de la música, un amigo, te echo de menos Carlos, muchísimo.
Agustin Hergenrether
Aca en argentina no es muy conocido. Pero como argentino tengo la suerte de conocerlo.