Jimmi Jazz
Kortatu Lyrics

The lyrics of Kortatu’s “Jimmy Jazz” revolve around the search for a character named Jimmy Jazz by the police. The song opens with the lyrics “La pasma anda buscando / A Jimmy Jazz” which translates to “The cops are looking for / Jimmy Jazz.” The song’s narrator questions the motives of the police, asking “De qué vas?” which translates to “What’s your deal?” He then repeats the line “Si vas buscando a Jimmy Jazz, Jazz, Jazz…” which translates to “If you’re looking for Jimmy Jazz, Jazz, Jazz…”

The second verse contains a recount of rumors that Jimmy Jazz has been arrested, with the lyrics “Luego por la calle / oí comentar / Que está entre rejas. / ‘Que lo han ligao.’” The singer then claims to have had drinks with Jimmy Jazz after hearing the rumors of his arrest, repeating the line “Con Jimmy Jazz, Jazz, Jazz…!” to close out the song.

The lyrics of “Jimmy Jazz” have been interpreted in a few different ways. One interpretation is that the song is a commentary on the oppressive tactics of the police towards young people involved in the punk scene in Spain. Another interpretation is that the song is simply a tribute to a friend of the band named Jimmy Jazz. Regardless of the interpretation, the song’s catchy melody and political themes have made it a fan favorite.