«In this band I did what I liked», remembers Charly. Inspired by the "elaborate" rock of Steely Dan and the Genesis "symphonism", Charly García formed one of the best Argentine bands rooted in the progressive genre. «We are the Yes of the Third World», synthesizes García. At the time, however, none of the LP's was sucessful, being recognized by the critics and the public long afterwards.
The band dissolved due to internal troubles around 1977.
- Oscar Moro / drums, percussion
- José Luis Fernández / bass, double bass, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Gustavo Bazterrica / electric & acoustic guitar, vocals
- Carlos Cutaia / organ, Mellotron, piano, keyboards
- Charly García / piano, synthesizer, Fender piano, keyboards, acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Rock And Roll
La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros Lyrics
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mirando a sus temores hechos gente.
Que baila alrededor de su bondad.
Perdón no hay nada que me salga bien.
Corre a la ventana,
no mires tu sombra.
Qué cara de tonta tienes,
Vamos al campo,
¡Ves cómo sale el sol!
Vamos al mar en un buen Cadillac,
frutillas rojas de Chapadmalal.
Algo aquí dentro dice que te amo, nena!
Buen vino dulce,
montañas de miel.
Desoxidémonos para crecer,
crecer, crecer!
The lyrics to La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros' song "Rock and roll" convey a sense of alienation and frustration with oneself and with others. The first stanza introduces the character who is looking at his own fears and anxieties manifesting themselves in the people around him who are dancing and having a good time. The line "Perdón no hay nada que me salga bien" can be translated to "Sorry, nothing goes well for me". It shows that the character feels like he is not able to participate in the joy around him and is stuck in his own negativity.
The next lines suggest that the character tries to escape from his own thoughts by looking out of the window and not focusing on his own shadow, as it brings up negative feelings again. The line "Qué cara de tonta tienes, nunca más pretendas comprenderme" can be translated to "Why do you have such a stupid face, don't pretend to understand me anymore". This suggests that the character is frustrated with other people's attempts to empathize with him, as he feels like nobody can truly understand what he is going through.
The last stanza introduces a hopeful note, with the suggestion to go out to the countryside or to the beach in a Cadillac car and enjoy life's simple pleasures such as delicious food and good wine. The line "Algo aquí dentro dice que te amo, nena!" can be translated to "Something inside me says I love you, babe!" and suggests that the character has a positive feeling towards his romantic partner. The final two lines suggest that the character wants to let go of his negative emotions and desires to grow and evolve as a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Con el patín desecho, está mirando a sus temores hechos gente.
He is in a broken state, looking at his fears that have embodied themselves. His fears are the people around him, dancing and oblivious to his suffering.
Que baila alrededor de su bondad. Perdón no hay nada que me salga bien.
They dance around his goodness, unaware of his pain. He apologizes for not being able to do anything right.
Corre a la ventana, no mires tu sombra.
He urges himself to run towards the window and not look at his shadow. His shadow is a reminder of his failures.
Qué cara de tonta tienes, nunca más pretendas comprenderme.
He accuses himself of looking foolish and warns himself to never attempt to understand him again. It is a futile endeavor that only brings disappointment.
Vamos al campo, ¡Ves cómo sale el sol!
He suggests going to the countryside to witness the sunrise. It is an invitation to escape from the problems of the city and find solace in nature.
Vamos al mar en un buen Cadillac, frutillas rojas de Chapadmalal.
He proposes taking a trip to the sea in a good Cadillac, with the promise of delicious red strawberries from Chapadmalal. It is an invitation to indulge in the luxuries of life.
Algo aquí dentro dice que te amo, nena!
He admits that something within him tells him that he loves her. It is a vulnerable moment where he exposes his feelings.
Buen vino dulce, montañas de miel.
He offers good sweet wine and mountains of honey. It is a suggestion to indulge in the pleasures of life, symbolizing comfort and relaxation.
Desoxidémonos para crecer, crecer, crecer!
He suggests that they need to rust off their cages to grow and become better. It is an analogy of how rust weakens but also creates room for growth.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.