In 2005, Estopa signed a global music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing.
The name of the group, "Estopa" (tow, in english) refers to when both brothers worked together at a SEAT automobile factory and, in their own words, a boss kept on screaming at them, "¡Dale estopa!" which means something like "Work hard!".
La Locura
Estopa Lyrics
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entre la silla y la mesa,
con el vientre vacío
y esperando alguna
que otra sorpresa, sorpresa,
sorpresa, sorpresa
Escupiendo en escaparates caros,
frunciendo a todo el mundo el entrecejo
y olvidando todo lo soñado, lo soñado,
lo soñado, lo soñado...
He ocupado el cubo de la basura,
he gritado tu nombre en las alturas,
he escupido sangre desde un puente
y he besado en la boca a la locura,
a la locura, a la locura, a la locura...
Tengo los guantes puestos
cuando me cojo del cuello
y cuando voy volando
se apagan los motores y me estrello,
y me estrello, y me estrello, me estrello
La vida pasa volando
como una linda mariposa
sobre un prado de
lirios y rosas.
¡Oh, Dios mío, que bello es vivir!,
que bonitos los atardeceres rosas,
¡Ay...! contigo...
The lyrics of Estopa's "La Locura" depict a person who is struggling with their mental health and indulging in self-destructive behavior. The song also highlights the societal pressures that push individuals to the brink of insanity. The first verse refers to the person's physical state, describing how they are leaning their head on the table and their stomach is empty, waiting for some sort of surprise. The repeated use of "sorpresa" emphasizes the uncertainty and unpredictability of their situation.
The second verse dives deeper into their destructive tendencies. The person is described as spitting on expensive storefronts, throwing rocks at their own roof, and scowling at everyone around them. The use of the phrase "olvidando todo lo soñado" (forgetting everything dreamed of) suggests that this behavior is a result of unfulfilled dreams and aspirations.
The chorus is a desperate cry for help, with the person admitting to doing things like shouting their loved one's name from high places, spitting blood, and kissing "la locura" (the insanity or madness) on the mouth. The repetition of "a la locura" emphasizes the person's descent into madness.
Line by Line Meaning
Con la cabeza colgada entre la silla y la mesa, con el vientre vacío y esperando alguna que otra sorpresa, sorpresa, sorpresa, sorpresa
Feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and waiting for unexpected events to happen
Escupiendo en escaparates caros, tirando piedras a tu tejado, frunciendo a todo el mundo el entrecejo y olvidando todo lo soñado, lo soñado, lo soñado, lo soñado...
Expressing anger and frustration by doing disobedient actions and forgetting about their dreams
He ocupado el cubo de la basura, he gritado tu nombre en las alturas, he escupido sangre desde un puente y he besado en la boca a la locura, a la locura, a la locura, a la locura...
Revealing reckless behavior and feeling a strong connection to madness
Tengo los guantes puestos cuando me cojo del cuello y cuando voy volando se apagan los motores y me estrello, y me estrello, y me estrello, me estrello
Feeling like they are taking control of their own fate, but sometimes their plans fail and they have to face the consequences
La vida pasa volando como una linda mariposa sobre un prado de lirios y rosas. ¡Oh, Dios mío, que bello es vivir!, que bonitos los atardeceres rosas, ¡Ay...! contigo...
Reflecting on life's fleeting nature and finding beauty in the simple things, expressing a desire for companionship
Contributed by Brody W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.