After a couple of years looki… Read Full Bio ↴La Raíz is a band from Gandia, Spain.
After a couple of years looking for a style test, recording their first album in 2003: "Sumere" record that start rolling. They are the beginnings of a formation of six musicians (the basic training of drums, guitars and bass, plus a drum and keyboard) that begins to approach the style of mixing that is clearly shown in this work. Filming is serious and in 2005 reach the final of the "Emergenza" competition makes La Raíz is named in the book "History of rock in Valencia."
This helps the group to reassert itself within the scope of miscegenation. After a break of a year in 2007 to begin training to become what is today, a band of ten people from diverse backgrounds, with a common language in music, rock mestizo is recomposed; and ideals, powerful strong commitment letters, mixed with a very romantic view of life.
Auto-produced his first job as new formation "El Aire Muerto". In 2009, after a track recorded in collaboration with the Valencian group "La Gossa Sorda" which has an amazing acceptance in the network, encourage self produced and released a new album; "Guerra al Silencio." With abundant rock loading, and reggae and ska well present.
In 2011, they released their latest work. A studio album recorded with the renowned German producer Uwe Hoffmann. The album is called "El lado de los Rebeldes", which shows her rock side, without neglecting party rhythms that result in direct increasingly powerful and fun, with a staging worth enjoy.
In 2013, Starting March 1 you can download for free from the official website * the group's latest album "Así en el Cielo como en la Selva" where the critical content of the songs predominate.
Zarzuela Y Castañuela
La Raíz Lyrics
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tengo cemento hasta en la boca y no me extraña,
siguen las transiciones,
podéis ver a sus nietos tomando las decisiones.
Me cago en los borbones en los Austria y en los Borgia,
en los libros de la historia que os elogia,
España de zarzuela y castañuela,
Hoy España se viste de traje y camisa,
bajo la manga billetes y un guiño elegante.
Ha salido corriendo una niña de misa,
y en la tele, todo un planeta en directo, perfecto
y emocionante
Que emocionante que divertida que es esta vida
Tan delirante, tan como antes, tan de mentira
Trajes de luces, cuerpos en cruces, la España de
las cavernas bendice nuestra comida.
España de cantones y cantantes, procesiones y farsantes,
país de pandereta y pantomima, banqueros, puteros,
la urba y la piscina,
bienvenido Mister Marshall a un paraíso que enferma,
a unas montañas que nos escondían y ahora, se venden
se alquilan
Atapuerca, República y Opus Dei,
decadas de derecha, dios, su patria y su rey,
pero aguantaban, nuestro muro hombres desarmados y desnudos,
hombres con nombres y con dignidad, esclavos del escorial
Que emocionante que divertida que es esta vida
Tan delirante, tan como antes, tan de mentira
Trajes de luces, cuerpos en cruces, la España de
las cavernas bendice nuestra comida
The lyrics of "Zarzuela y Castañuela" by La Raíz are a vivid portrayal of Spain's complex socio-cultural and political landscape. The song starts by speaking about Spain's geographical location, and how it affects the country's culture and identity. The singer talks about the pervasive influence of cement - symbolizing urbanization and industrialization - and how it has seeped even into his speech. The lyrics also reference the ongoing phase of the country, where the previous generation is passing the baton to their successors.
The song is incredibly critical of Spain's history and its various rulers. The singer denounces the Borbones, Austria, and Borgia - powerful families that have had a significant influence on Spanish history. He also takes digs at the glorification of Spanish history in books and the country's obsession with traditional art forms like zarzuela (a type of Spanish operetta) and the castañuelas (castanets). The lyrics suggest that Spain is a country of contradictions, where even the most cultural art forms are used as tools to propagate violence and oppression.
Overall, "Zarzuela y Castañuela" is a commentary on Spain's past and present, highlighting the various contradictions that dot the country's rich tapestry. It draws attention to how the country is still struggling to break away from its past and forge a more peaceful and democratic future.
Line by Line Meaning
Desde el mediterráneo os voy a hablar de España,
I am going to talk to you about Spain from the Mediterranean.
tengo cemento hasta en la boca y no me extraña,
I am used to the concrete in the city, so much that I have it in my mouth.
siguen las transiciones,
The transitions are still happening.
podéis ver a sus nietos tomando las decisiones.
You can see their grandchildren making decisions.
Me cago en los borbones en los Austria y en los Borgia,
I curse the Bourbons, the Austrians, and the Borgias.
en los libros de la historia que os elogia,
In the history books that praise them.
España de zarzuela y castañuela,
Spain of operettas and castanets.
castiza, como el garrote que os atiza.
Authentic, like the stick that hits you.
Hoy España se viste de traje y camisa,
Today Spain dresses in suits and shirts.
bajo la manga billetes y un guiño elegante.
With money up its sleeve and an elegant wink.
Ha salido corriendo una niña de misa,
A church girl has run away.
y en la tele, todo un planeta en directo, perfecto y emocionante
And on television, the whole planet is live, perfect and exciting.
Que emocionante que divertida que es esta vida
How exciting and fun this life is.
Tan delirante, tan como antes, tan de mentira
So crazy, so fake, just like before.
Trajes de luces, cuerpos en cruces, la España de las cavernas bendice nuestra comida.
Suits of light, bodies on crosses, the Spain of caves blesses our food.
España de cantones y cantantes, procesiones y farsantes,
Spain of cantons and singers, processions and fakers.
país de pandereta y pantomima, banqueros, puteros, la urba y la piscina,
Country of the tambourine and pantomime, bankers, pimps, the city, and the swimming pool.
bienvenido Mister Marshall a un paraíso que enferma, a unas montañas que nos escondían y ahora, se venden se alquilan
Welcome, Mr. Marshall, to a sick paradise, to mountains that used to hide us and are now sold and rented.
Atapuerca, República y Opus Dei,
Atapuerca, Republic, and Opus Dei.
decadas de derecha, dios, su patria y su rey,
Decades of right-wing, God, their country and their king.
pero aguantaban, nuestro muro hombres desarmados y desnudos, hombres con nombres y con dignidad, esclavos del escorial
But they could endure, our wall of unarmed and naked men, men with names and dignity, slaves of the Escorial.
Contributed by Samuel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JohannessLeon
Amo esta canción, es una de mis favoritas de ''La Raíz'' Saludos desde Venezuela!
@humanolibertario6556
Gracias a todas esas mujeres y hombres valientes que lucharon contra los terroristas de estado, contra los mercenarios de los señoritxs, contra la involución y a favor de un mundo más justo e igualitario.
Ahora debemos seguir nosotrxs
NO PASARÁN
✊❤💛💜
@mgdenata4718
Tiene como 3 meses que ando buscando grupos de ska que satisfacen mi gusto en el ambito ska, y me encontrè con "la raiz", muy buen grupo, para mañana tedrè todo sus mùsicas en mi ordenador, saludos desde Mèxico.
@aitorazkarate6877
Mario Nataniel García Jerónimo viva México!!
@potatomarvel2104
La mejor canción de la raíz 💕
@sempiternatempestad7512
❤️
@carmenpayaresa
❤ OSTIA PUTA QUE BONA!!!!!!
@meuro253
Estado actual: enamorado
@miguel_calcetin
y que tal ahora?
@chete013
Que tienen en contra de la zarzuela y las castañuelas? No entiendo porque esa manía de atacar la cultura popular.