Cruz de navajas
Fey Lyrics


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A las cinco se cierra la barra del treinta y tres
Pero Mario no sale hasta las seis
Y si encima le toca ser caja
Despidete
Casi siempre se le hace de dia
Mientras Maria
Ya se ha puesto en pie
Ha hecho la casa
Ha hecho hasta el cafe
Y lo espera medio desnuda
Mario llega cansado, saluda
Su mucho afan




Quiere cama para traviar
Y Maria se moja las ganas con el cafe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Cruz de navajas" by Fey speak of the complex relationship dynamic between Mario and Maria. The song begins by telling us that the bar where they work closes at five, but the singer Mario doesn't leave until six, and if he has to take care of the cash register or close out for the night, Maria shouldn't expect him earlier. Maria, who is always up and about early in the morning, has already gotten started with the day's chores by the time Mario gets home, which is usually after daybreak. As she awaits Mario's arrival, half-naked and drinking coffee, Mario takes his time and finally returns home exhausted from work. While Mario is ready for bed and to rest, Maria has already had coffee, and her wants and desires remain unfulfilled. The song hints at the idea of communication, stress at work, and unfulfilled desires, as well as the sacrifice of one partner over the other.


The lyrics' melody and the instrumentation are dark, melancholic, and almost somber, conveying the monotony and drudgery of their daily routine. The song's title, "Cruz de navajas," translates to "Cross of Knives," and the chorus' lyrics mention these knives crossing; the metaphor represents the couple's struggles, disagreements and tensions. The song doesn't draw a conclusion to the couple's relationship; instead, it offers a carefully crafted and introspective view of their daily lives, which can quickly turn into a vicious cycle if left unchecked.


Line by Line Meaning

A las cinco se cierra la barra del treinta y tres
The bar '33' closes at five o'clock


Pero Mario no sale hasta las seis
However, Mario does not leave until six


Y si encima le toca ser caja
And if, on top of everything, he has to be the cashier


Despidete
Say goodbye


Casi siempre se le hace de dia
Daylight usually catches up with him


Mientras Maria
Meanwhile, Maria


Ya se ha puesto en pie
Has already gotten up


Ha hecho la casa
She has done the housework


Ha hecho hasta el cafe
She has even made the coffee


Y lo espera medio desnuda
And she waits for him, half-naked


Mario llega cansado, saluda
Mario arrives tired and greets her


Su mucho afan
His great eagerness


Quiere cama para traviar
He wants to go to bed and relax


Y Maria se moja las ganas con el cafe
And Maria dampens her desire with the coffee




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Marwin Pop/Rock


on Siento

Hahaha well, no. No one is sure if Fey is a Satanic witch, but the lyrics of this song are surely very disturbing, to say the least

Marwin Pop/Rock


on Siento

Fey is a Satanic Witch. Everybody knows that in Mexico, and this is her most openly Satanic song. "Siento" was a focus of controversy in 2002 because of that reason

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