Chan Chan
La Zurda Lyrics

In La Zurda's song "Chan Chan," the lyrics describe a sense of disillusionment and alienation in society. The song begins with the line "Vas caminando solo," which translates to "you walk alone." The following line, "Renaceras estas un poco loco," translates to "you will be reborn a little crazy." These opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, which delves into the various ways in which society can make one feel disconnected and fragmented.

The song describes sitting in a plaza and watching life pass by, observing the way in which society operates with its schedules, speeds, and hierarchies. The verses touch on themes of militarization and social class struggles, showing how these factors contribute to a sense of isolation and confusion. The lines "No confunda informacion / aunque hicieras masturbacion" speak to the overwhelming amount of information and media that bombards individuals daily, causing them to feel overwhelmed and lost.

The chorus repeats the line "Es la noche larga la que nos lleva / sin saber donde va," which translates to "It's the long night that takes us / without knowing where it's going." This repetition emphasizes the feeling of uncertainty and aimlessness that permeates the song. The final verse concludes with the lines "De las raices de nuestros matices / y asi se destruyen paises," which mean "From the roots of our nuances / and that is how countries are destroyed." These lines suggest that forgetting one's cultural roots and heritage can lead to the downfall of entire societies.