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.
Que Ves?
Divididos Lyrics
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falta envido y truco, chiste nacional
"Estamos en vena" grita el mayoral
Y pagas el vale un día después
¿Qué ves? ¿Qué ves cuando me ves?
Cuando la mentira es la verdad
El bien y el mal definen por penal
fía "la chapita' porrón en palomar
cruzando la vía pa' poderla pasar
¿Qué ves? ¿Qué ves cuando me ves?
Cuando la mentira es la verdad
The lyrics of Divididos's song Qué ves? can be interpreted as a commentary on the state of Argentine society, with its references to popular games like envido and truco, the national joke, and the mayoral shouting "We're in the vein", alluding to drug use. The verse "El wawa de Troilo no quiere arrancar" is a reference to the famous Argentine tango composer Aníbal Troilo, and his wawa, a type of accordion-like instrument. The fact that the wawa doesn't want to start can signify the difficulty in starting something new or expressing oneself in society.
The chorus, "¿Qué ves? ¿Qué ves cuando me ves? Cuando la mentira es la verdad" translates to "What do you see? What do you see when you see me? When lies are the truth". This can be interpreted as a commentary on the prevalence of falsehoods in society, especially in media and politics. The following verse, "La prensa de Dios lleva poster central El bien y el mal definen por penal", can be seen as a criticism against religion, which often presents a black-and-white view of morality and condemns those who deviate from it.
In summary, the song Qué ves? is a powerful critique of different aspects of Argentine society, from drug use to religion and media. It highlights the difficulty in expressing oneself truthfully and the prevalence of falsehoods and rigid moral codes that can hinder individual freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
El wawa de Troilo no quiere arrancar
The baby of Troilo doesn't want to start (referring to a musical instrument), indicating a struggle to create music.
falta envido y truco, chiste nacional
A card game reference that implies a lack of strategy and skill, and instead opting for humor as a coping mechanism.
"Estamos en vena" grita el mayoral
The manager shouts out "we're on a roll" hoping to continue their successes.
Y pagas el vale un día después
You pay the bill a day late, representing an attitude of procrastination.
¿Qué ves? ¿Qué ves cuando me ves?
What do you see when you look at me? Questioning others' perceptions and judgments.
Cuando la mentira es la verdad
When lies become the truth, indicating a lack of honesty and authenticity in society.
La prensa de Dios lleva poster central
Religious media carries the main message, suggesting a strong influence of religion in society.
El bien y el mal definen por penal
Having a clear distinction between right and wrong, often with harsh consequences for those who break moral codes.
fía "la chapita' porrón en palomar
A reference to trusting someone with a borrowed object, possibly indicating a lack of trust and a risky situation.
cruzando la vía pa' poderla pasar
Crossing the road to pass, highlighting the difficulties and challenges in life that must be overcome.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DIEGO ARNEDO, RICARDO JORGE MOLLO, FEDERICO GIL SOLA
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