Sobre Iluminados E Iluminadores
La Mosca Tsé-Tsé Lyrics


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Me gusta verte bailar
Riéndote frívolametne
Ero quisiera verte también
Pensar algo inteligente
Es cuestión de sospechar
Con los sentidos atentos
O siempre te vas a enterar cuando la tengas adentro
Cuantos sobres sin quemar
Cuantos pibes sin aliento
Los que mandan tienen más
Apetito que el hambriento
Apagué el televisor
Y encendí mis reflectores
A falta de iluminados




Sobran iluminadores
A mi me gusta verte bailar...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to La Mosca Tse-Tse's song Sobre Iluminados E Iluminadores (On the Enlightened and the Enlighteners) express a mix of admiration and frustration towards those who are able to enjoy life frivolously, without worrying about anything. The singer loves seeing someone dance and laugh in such a carefree manner, but at the same time wishes to be able to think of something intelligent to say or contribute to the conversation. The lyrics suggest that being able to understand and comprehend the world around us requires a certain level of suspicion and attentiveness, otherwise we may miss important details.


The song then takes a turn towards social commentary, with mentions of unopened envelopes and breathless young people who are struggling while those in power have insatiable appetites. The singer turns off the TV and turns on their own "reflectors," implying a need for self-reflection and personal illumination. They state that there are too many "enlighteners" around, those who claim to know everything and have all the answers but may not actually be qualified to do so. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier sentiment, expressing enjoyment in seeing someone dance.


Overall, the lyrics to Sobre Iluminados E Iluminadores may be interpreted as a call to be more aware of our surroundings and to not blindly follow those who claim to know everything, while also acknowledging the importance of enjoying life and finding joy in simple pleasures.


Line by Line Meaning

Me gusta verte bailar
I enjoy watching you dance


Riéndote frívolametne
Laughing frivolously


Ero quisiera verte también
But I also want to see you


Pensar algo inteligente
Think of something intelligent


Es cuestión de sospechar
It's a matter of being suspicious


Con los sentidos atentos
With your senses alert


O siempre te vas a enterar cuando la tengas adentro
Or you'll only realize when it's too late


Cuantos sobres sin quemar
How many unburnt envelopes


Cuantos pibes sin aliento
How many kids without breath


Los que mandan tienen más
Those in power have more


Apetito que el hambriento
Appetite than the hungry


Apagué el televisor
I turned off the television


Y encendí mis reflectores
And switched on my spotlights


A falta de iluminados
In the absence of enlightened ones


Sobran iluminadores
There are plenty of self-appointed enlighteners


A mi me gusta verte bailar...
I enjoy watching you dance...




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