In 1991 a court prohibited to the band the use of the full name due to a dispute with a former sound technician expelled from the band, but ignoring the sentence they published "Bajo presión" (Under pressure), their last album as LPR. Finally, in 1996 the band changes their name, making 'La Polla' alone. In September 2002 dies Fernandito (drumer), and they pubish their last album 'El ultimo (el) de La Polla' in 2003, having published 1 EP and 16 LPs. Evaristo (composer, singer and writer) continues raising his voice against nearly everything, with irony and good punk rock, with his new band Gatillazo.
Johnny
La Polla Records Lyrics
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No hay cañón que alcance a Johnny, ni rival que lo derribe
Johnny está en un videojuego controlando la pantalla
Johnny nunca ve la muerte
Johnny tira los pepinos oyendo jevimétal
Es nuestro campeón! (3x)
Johnny no mata a la gente: elimina el objetivoJohnny no es un asesino, Johnny tiene un buen oficio
Johnny es frío y profesional
Johnny escribe en una bomba: ""El petróleo, para mí""
Y la gente quiere a Johnny, que defiende a su país
Se acabó la gasolina
Y aunque Johnny vuelve a casa convencido de su hazaña
Johnny sólo es un cretino que maneja un bombardero
Johnny es un bastardo (4x)
The song "Johnny" by La Polla Records is a satirical commentary on the glamorization and glorification of war and violence in modern society. The lyrics depict "Johnny" as a skilled pilot who is invincible in battle, controlling a bomber plane and eliminating targets without ever seeing the death and destruction that he causes. The lyrics point out the absurdity of Johnny's actions, highlighting how he is perceived as a hero by his country despite having no regard for human life.
The first stanza of the song sets the tone, as Johnny is described as soaring through the skies with ease, impervious to any attack or threat. He is portrayed as a master of his craft, controlling the game-like environment of war with a nonchalant attitude. The second stanza explains that Johnny is not a "killer" in the traditional sense, as he is simply doing his job and fulfilling his duty to his country. However, the chorus reveals the truth about Johnny- despite his perceived heroism, he is really just a "bastard" who mindlessly follows orders and contributes to the destruction of innocent lives.
The overall message of the song is a critique of war as a means to an end, and a condemnation of the societal acceptance of violence and aggression. La Polla Records uses "Johnny" to expose the hypocrisy of those in power who promote war for personal gain, while ignoring the human cost of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny coge el bombardero y lo eleva por el cielo
Johnny takes the bomber and lifts it up into the sky
No hay cañón que alcance a Johnny, ni rival que lo derribe
No cannon can reach Johnny, nor does any opponent bring him down
Johnny está en un videojuego controlando la pantalla
Johnny is in a video game controlling the screen
Johnny nunca ve la muerte
Johnny never sees death
Johnny tira los pepinos oyendo jevimétal
Johnny throws cucumbers listening to heavy metal
Es nuestro campeón! (3x)
He's our champion! (3x)
Johnny no mata a la gente: elimina el objetivo
Johnny doesn't kill people: he eliminates the objective
Johnny no es un asesino, Johnny tiene un buen oficio
Johnny isn't a murderer, he has a good profession
Johnny es frío y profesional
Johnny is cold and professional
Johnny escribe en una bomba: "El petróleo, para mí"
Johnny writes on a bomb: "The oil, it's mine"
Y la gente quiere a Johnny, que defiende a su país
And people love Johnny, who defends his country
Se acabó la gasolina
The gasoline is over
Y aunque Johnny vuelve a casa convencido de su hazaña
And although Johnny returns home convinced of his feat
Johnny sólo es un cretino que maneja un bombardero
Johnny is just an idiot who handles a bomber
Johnny es un bastardo (4x)
Johnny is a bastard (4x)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abel Javier Murua López de Munain, Evaristo Páramos Pérez, Fernando Murua Quintana, MIguel María Garín Castro, Manuel García Cruz
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