They released many popular albums that have crossed over to gain mainstream success outside the flamenco area. Their music can best be described as a mix between flamenco and mainstream pop. The band broke up in 2004 with the release of their final album 20 pa' Ketama after a twenty year career.
Their final lineup was Antonio Carmona (Vocals) José Miguel Carmona, Juan Carmona.
Konfusion
Ketama Lyrics
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Cualquier daa se acabara¡
Y ahora sa ketamos locos
Y ahora sa ketamos locos
No lo podemos negar
Presos dentro de esta vida
Quiero mantenerme en pie
No lo quieras entender
Busco respuesta a mis dudas
No sa lo que hacer
Si estar aqua sentado mirando la pared
Busco y no lo encuentro
No consigo comprender
No sa lo que hacer
Dile para qua la gloria
Dime para qua el poder
Si vamos todos vestidos
Si vamos todos vestidos
Todos con la misma piel
Mientras el tiempo se oxida
Y da vueltas sin caer
No lo quieras entender
No lo quieras entender
Busco respuesta a mis dudas
The lyrics of Ketama's song "Konfusion" delve into themes of confusion and questioning the realities of life. The message conveyed is that everything is a lie and eventually it will all come to an end. The use of the phrase "sa ketamos locos" (we are going crazy) emphasizes this feeling of confusion and uncertainty. The singer is imprisoned in this life, desperately trying to remain standing and searching for answers to their doubts, but seemingly unable to find them.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of societal equality, questioning the purpose of glory and power when everyone is dressed the same and has the same skin color. The passing of time is also mentioned, with the line "mientras el tiempo se oxida y da vueltas sin caer" (while time rusts and turns without falling), emphasizing the idea that time continues to move on despite the confusion and turmoil of life.
Overall, the song serves as a reflection on the complex and often chaotic nature of existence, leaving the listener with a sense of contemplation and introspection.
Line by Line Meaning
Todo esto es una mentira
The world we live in is a construct, a false reality that will eventually come to an end.
Cualquier daa se acabara¡
The end of this reality is inevitable, and it could happen at any moment.
Y ahora sa ketamos locos
In this world, we have lost our minds and are mad with confusion and chaos.
No lo podemos negar
We cannot deny the madness and confusion that we are experiencing.
Presos dentro de esta vida
We are trapped within this life and its constructs.
Quiero mantenerme en pie
I want to keep standing on my own two feet, to keep moving forward despite the confusion.
No lo quieras entender
Some things are too confusing to grasp, too difficult to understand.
Busco respuesta a mis dudas
I am searching for answers to my questions and doubts, searching for some sense of clarity.
No sa lo que hacer
I am lost and confused, not knowing which direction to take.
Si estar aqua sentado mirando la pared
I feel like I am just sitting here, staring at a wall, not moving forward, not making progress.
Busco y no lo encuentro
I am searching for something, but I cannot seem to find it.
No consigo comprender
I cannot seem to understand, even though I am trying my best.
Dile para qua la gloria
What is the point of chasing glory or fame?
Dime para qua el poder
What is the purpose of seeking power or control?
Si vamos todos vestidos
Regardless of our status or position, we are all wearing the same skin.
Mientras el tiempo se oxida
As time passes, it becomes corroded and worn.
Y da vueltas sin caer
Time continues to move in circles, without ever falling or stopping.
Writer(s): antonio carmona, josé miguel carmona, juan carmona, ketama
Contributed by Hunter V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.