La Aplanadora del Rock is known for mixing rock with Argentine folk music, and hard-to-get lyrics. The most successful point on the band's career came with the 1993 record La era de la boludez.
Other than founding members Mollo and Arnedo, different drummers have completed the normal trio: 1988 to 1990, Gustavo Collado; 1990 to 1995, Federico Gil Solá; 1995 to 2004, Jorge Araujo; and since 2004, Catriel Ciavarella.
The name of the band is taken from Sumo's favourite band and influences (the late Ian Curtis was a good friend of Luca Prodan) - Joy Division.
The band has recorded a number of covers, such as Voodoo Child by Jimi Hendrix and Light My Fire by The Doors. Covers not committed to CD include I Want You (She's So Heavy) and Day Tripper by The Beatles. In their shows, Divididos has played songs such as "Rock and Roll" and "Moby Dick" (Led Zeppelin), and "Little Wing" (Jimi Hendrix). The band also covers some Sumo songs, usually in medley format.
La ñapi de mamá
Divididos Lyrics
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Como vianda de ayer
Encarnada en un pie
Que olvidó su dolor
Guardapolvos de otros mil
Amnesia y orador
Que si asà como asÃ
Somos ñapi de mamá
No pensar
No pensar
Hubo un tiempo que fui hermoso
Y fui preso de verdad
El billete mas valioso
Tiene casco y religión
Mezcla rara de angustia
Y cañita voladora
Que si asà como asÃ
Somos ñapi de mamá
Buenos Aires naufraga
Por Peron.com.
Semental de balcón
Asma de libertad
Divididos desde siempre
Desde el aula hasta el bar
Pero algo nos juntó
Fue la ñapi de mamá
No pensar
No pensar
Campeonato de canciones
Con bonitos estribillos
La venganza de los Incas
Que salpica hasta Morón
Mezcla rara de angustia
Y cañita voladora
Que si asà como asÃ
Somos ñapi de mamá
No pensar
No pensar
The lyrics to "La ñapi de mamá" by Divididos describe the city of Buenos Aires in its current state, comparing it to yesterday's food that is now just a memory. The city is embodied in a foot that has forgotten its pain, and the people are like amnesiacs who have forgotten what came before. They wear the uniforms of a thousand others and speak as if they have forgotten their own voices. The song then speaks of the singer's own experiences, having once been "beautiful" but also a prisoner of sorts. The most valuable bill is now adorned with a helmet and a religion.
The song continues to lament the state of Buenos Aires, which is now sinking thanks to Peron.com. It references a "stallion on the balcony" which symbolizes the lack of freedom in the city. Despite the divisions and differences that exist within the city, the song suggests that everyone shares a common bond as "ñapis de mamá," or products of a mother's love. The lyrics suggest that the people of Buenos Aires are all in this together, trying to navigate the difficulties of life in a city that has lost its way.
Overall, "La ñapi de mamá" is a powerful commentary on the state of Buenos Aires and the struggles of the people who live there. It speaks to the shared experiences of the city's inhabitants and offers a message of hope that, despite the difficulties they face, they can come together and find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Buenos Aires se ve
Buenos Aires parece
Como vianda de ayer
como un plato de comida del día anterior
Encarnada en un pie
representado por un pie
Que olvidó su dolor
que olvidó su sufrimiento
Guardapolvos de otros mil
uniformes de otros miles
Amnesia y orador
olvido y un discurso
Que si así como así
que si de repente
Somos ñapi de mamá
somos la creación de nuestra madre
No pensar
no pensar
Hubo un tiempo que fui hermoso
en algún momento fui bello
Y fui preso de verdad
y realmente estuve en prisión
El billete mas valioso
el billete más valioso
Tiene casco y religión
tiene un casco y una religión
Mezcla rara de angustia
combinación extraña de angustia
Y cañita voladora
y papelillos
Buenos Aires naufraga
Buenos Aires se hunde
Por Peron.com.
Gracias a Peron, todo se vuelve caótico
Semental de balcón
alto y sexual
Asma de libertad
un suspiro por la libertad
Divididos desde siempre
siempre divididos
Desde el aula hasta el bar
desde la escuela hasta el bar
Pero algo nos juntó
pero algo nos unió
Fue la ñapi de mamá
fue la creación de nuestra madre
Campeonato de canciones
competición de canciones
Con bonitos estribillos
con lindas melodías
La venganza de los Incas
la venganza de los Incas
Que salpica hasta Morón
que se extiende hasta Morón
Mezcla rara de angustia
combinación extraña de angustia
Y cañita voladora
y papelillos
No pensar
no pensar
No pensar
no pensar
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DIEGO ARNEDO, JORGE ERNESTO ARAUJO, RICARDO JORGE MOLLO
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