In March 1987 they released Soy una arveja, an album which unlike their previous record featured dark, humorous and satirical lyrics based around characters from the city of Tajo, a fictional city (an inside-joke between the members). This would also be their first album to feature the drummer Álvaro Pintos.
They would later release Emilio Garcia in 1988 and Canciones del Corazon in 1991. However, in 1994 with the release of Otra navidad en las trincheras the band unexpectedly gained massive popularity in Uruguay and stopped being a cult band. This caused Otra navidad en las trincheras to become the #1 best selling album in the country for a long time.
After the success of their previous album they released Barranca Abajo, a concept album revolving around the life of a fictional character named José Barrancas created by the band. The next year El tren bala was released and generated controversy throughout the country due to the Ministry of Education and Culture's attempts to ban the album over the song "El dia que Artigas se emborracho" which made fun of uruguayan national hero José Gervasio Artigas. However, this only expanded the group's popularity. Afterwards Revista ¡¡Ésta!! was released in 1998.
Riki Musso temporarily left the band in 2000 before the release of Cortamambo due to differences with their label and bandmates about the album cover. However, his brother convinced him to stay. Their 2004 self-titled album was the first to feature Juan Campodonico who would later produce all of their post-Cortamambo discography including Raro, a power pop album which made the band well known in other countries, allowing them to tour through South America. Riki would leave the band a second time due to musical differences with Bipolar being his last contribution to El Cuarteto de Nos.
Gustavo Antuña replaced guitarist Riki Musso in 2010 and joined the band alongside keyboardist Santiago Marrero. The first album to feature them both was the more pop rock influenced Porfiado which won two latin grammy awards.
Revolución Nro. F
El Cuarteto De Nos Lyrics
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más de 50 años
y una muy buena posición
hace muchos años
imagínate que cambias
tus autos cada año
y que tu apartamento tiene
más de 4 baños
imagínate que formas partes
de un grupo de personas
a las cuales
el uruguay
les pertenece
imagínate ejecutivo
siempre dispuesto al engaño
la cabeza de los demás
son tus peldaños
imagina a tu secretaria
mírala
de solo 20 años
con ganas te la comerías
aunque sea en el baño
imagínate que formas partes
de un grupo de personas
a las cuales
el uruguay
les pertenece
imagínate que votaste
siempre lo peor cada 4 años
siempre consciente de que a vos
te beneficia el daño
imagínate que tus hijos
como en la revolución francesa
te cortan la cabeza
igualito que en la revolución francesa
tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa
tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa
tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa
The lyrics of El Cuarteto De Nos's song "Revolución Nro. F" paint a vivid picture of a wealthy and powerful individual who has lived a life of privilege and excess. The opening verses set the scene of someone well past their prime, with over 50 years of age and a comfortable lifestyle that includes changing cars annually and owning an apartment with more than four bathrooms. This person is portrayed as part of a group of people who feel a sense of ownership over Uruguay, indicating their high social status and influence in the country.
The lyrics then delve into a darker portrayal of this individual, describing them as a deceitful executive who manipulates others for personal gain. The imagery of using others as stepping stones to climb higher and objectifying a young secretary highlights the moral corruption and lack of empathy present in this character. The juxtaposition of wealth and power with unethical behavior creates a sense of moral decay and hypocrisy within this elite group to which the person belongs.
The song further examines the individual's political inclinations, suggesting that they consistently vote for policies that harm others while benefiting themselves. This hints at a self-serving and shortsighted mindset that prioritizes personal gain over the well-being of society as a whole. The reference to voting for the worst option every four years reflects a cynical view of politics and the individual's role in perpetuating harmful systems.
The lyrics take a chilling turn towards the end, drawing parallels between the person's hypothetical demise and the French Revolution. The repeated imagery of having their head metaphorically "cut off" by their own children echoes the themes of betrayal, justice, and historical reckoning. By referencing a historical event known for its radical upheaval and violence, the song conveys a message of accountability and the potential consequences of living a life of privilege and exploitation. Overall, these lyrics offer a thought-provoking critique of power dynamics, moral decay, and the cyclical nature of history's revolutions.
Line by Line Meaning
imagínate que tenes más de 50 años
Picture yourself being over 50
y una muy buena posición hace muchos años
and holding a high position for many years
imagínate que cambias tus autos cada año
Imagine changing your cars every year
y que tu apartamento tiene más de 4 baños
and your apartment has more than 4 bathrooms
imagínate que formas partes de un grupo de personas a las cuales el uruguay les pertenece
Imagine being part of a group of people to whom Uruguay belongs
imagínate ejecutivo siempre dispuesto al engaño
Picture yourself as an executive always ready to deceive
la cabeza de los demás son tus peldaños
The heads of others are your stepping stones
imagina a tu secretaria mírala de solo 20 años
Imagine your secretary, look at her, only 20 years old
con ganas te la comerías aunque sea en el baño
You would eat her up even in the bathroom
imagínate que votaste siempre lo peor cada 4 años
Imagine voting for the worst every 4 years
siempre consciente de que a vos te beneficia el daño
Always aware that harm benefits you
imagínate que tus hijos como en la revolución francesa te cortan la cabeza
Imagine your children cutting off your head like in the French Revolution
igualito que en la revolución francesa tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
Just like in the French Revolution, your children cut off your head
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
The same as in the French Revolution, your children cut off your head
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
The same as in the French Revolution, your children cut off your head
lo mismo que en la revolución francesa tus hijos te cortan la cabeza
The same as in the French Revolution, your children cut off your head
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