Las Pelotas is an Argentinian rock band that originated from the separation… Read Full Bio ↴Las Pelotas is an Argentinian rock band that originated from the separation of an older and pioneer band called Sumo. It is an alternative rock band that currently holds one of the top spots in popularity throughout Argentina.
Formed in 1988 in Buenos Aires.

First line-up
Germán Daffunchio (guitar)
Alejandro Sokol (main vocals)
Alberto "Superman" Troglio (drums)
Willy Robles (bass)

Second line-up
Germán Daffunchio (guitar and backing vocals)
Alejandro "Bocha" Sokol (main vocals)
Alberto "Superman" Troglio (drums)
Guido Nielsenson (bass)
Tomas Sussmann (guitar)
Hernando "Tito" Flores (trombone and percussion)

Third line-up
Alejandro "bocha" Sokol (main vocals)
Gabriela Martínez (bass and backing vocals)
Germán Daffunchio (guitar and backing vocals)
Gustavo Jove (drums)
Tomas Sussmann (guitarra)
Marcelo "gillespi" Rodríguez (keyboard and trumpet)

Fourth line-up
Germán Daffunchio (guitar and vocals)
Gabriela Martínez (bass and vocals)
Gustavo Jove (drums)
Tomas Sussmann (guitar)
Sebastián Schachtel (keyboard)
Gabriel Dahbar -Cayacanaya-(backing vocals)

Fifth line-up
Germán Daffunchio (guitar and vocals)
Gabriela Martínez (bass and vocals)
Gustavo Jove (drums)
Tomas Sussmann (guitar)
Gustavo Kupinski (guitar)
Sebastián Schachtel (keyboards)
Gabriel Dahbar -Cayacanaya-(backing vocals)

Desaparecido
Las Pelotas Lyrics

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Desaparecido en acción,
la gente llama no encuentra al hombre,
no importará cuando llegues sino que estés bien.
Las cosas cambian sobre la piel,
nos protegimos mucho why seguro,
la mecha ya esta encendida mantenete en pie.
Que es esto, que esta pasando aquí,
la gente esta refugiándose,

no encuentra mas lugar para esconderse.
Pudiste ser seleccionado,
pudiste abrir la carta magna
ahora cerrás las ventanas
te tiembla la nuez.
¿Viste? el río está en llamas
todas las calles están bloqueadas
why ahora que estás solo
ponete a correr.
Que es esto, que esta pasando aquí,
la gente esta refugiándose,
no encuentra mas lugar para esconderse.
Que es esto, que esta pasando aquí,

la gente esta refugiándose,
no encuentra mas lugar para esconderse.

Overall Meaning

The song "Desaparecido" by Las Pelotas tells the story of a man who has disappeared in action. The people are calling out for him, but they cannot find him. However, what matters most is not when he arrives, but that he is safe and well. The lyrics speak of the changes that are happening around them, changes that have caused people to protect themselves and seek refuge. The situation is dire as people cannot find any more places to hide.

The song speaks of the man's missed opportunities, as he could have been selected for something important or opened a letter, but he did not. The man is now all alone and shaking with fear as he realizes that he needs to run. The streets are blocked, and the river is on fire, leaving him with nowhere to go.

The song evokes a sense of despair and helplessness in the face of a crisis. The lyrics suggest that the situation is bleak, and the man must run for his life, but there is nowhere to hide. The song's chorus repeats the question of what is happening, suggesting that no one understands the situation, and people are struggling to survive.

Line by Line Meaning

Desaparecido en acción,
Missing in action,

la gente llama no encuentra al hombre,
People call but cannot find the man,

no importará cuando llegues sino que estés bien.
It won't matter when you arrive if you're not okay.

Las cosas cambian sobre la piel,
Things change over the surface,

nos protegimos mucho why seguro,
We protect ourselves a lot and feel secure,

la mecha ya esta encendida mantenete en pie.
The fuse is already lit, stay on your feet.

Que es esto, que esta pasando aquí,
What is this, what is happening here,

la gente esta refugiándose,
People are taking refuge,

no encuentra mas lugar para esconderse.
They can't find any more places to hide.

Pudiste ser seleccionado,
You could have been selected,

pudiste abrir la carta magna
You could have opened the Magna Carta,