Las Ultrasónicas is a Punk Garage Rock group formed in 1996 in Mexico City,… Read Full Bio ↴Las Ultrasónicas is a Punk Garage Rock group formed in 1996 in Mexico City, Mexico. Drummer Jenny Bombo with Tere Farfissa started the band which they spent several singers, guitarists and bass players, until Suzy Vox (vocals), Jessy Bulbo (bass) and Ali Gua Gua (guitar) came. They begin to play as a quintet, until Tere leaves in 1997 and stay as a quartet with that lineup in 1998.

After everyone moving to their own direction, Jenny and Jessy return to reform, but Suzy would not integrate to dedicate in painting and her daughter. So, in 2002, Jenny Bombo stays in drums and vocals, Jessy Bulbo in bass and vocals, and Ali Gua Gua in guitar and vocals.

Palomitas
Las Ultrasónicas Lyrics

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Vacaciones en la playa
Palomitas de maíz
Un helado de banana
Muchas flores para mi
Chaparritas de naranja
Miguelitos, duvalín
Un besito, mermelada
Mi gatita junto a mi

Uh ah uh ah uh!
Shalala, shalala uh ah uh!
Uh ah uh ah uh!
Shalala, shalala uh ah uh!

Ratas, sapos, telarañas
Tripas, sangre con pipí!
Ojos, huesos, calaveras
Muchos, sustos para ti!
Momias, lobos y fantasmas
Brujas, mounstros, Frankestein!
Fieras, bestias y vampiros
Ouijas, bichos sobre ti!

Uh ah uh ah uh!
Shalala, shalala uh ah uh!

Uh ah uh ah uh!
Shalala, shalala uh ah uh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Las Ultrasonicas's song "Palomitas" describe the joy and excitement of being on vacation at the beach with all the sweet treats and fun activities that come along with it. The singers mention different things they enjoy during their vacation, such as popcorn, banana ice cream, and flowers. They also mention some snacks from Mexico, such as Chaparritas de naranja and Duvalín. The lyrics convey a sense of relaxation and happiness, as they talk about their cat being by their side and giving a kiss with jam.

However, the second part of the lyrics takes a dark turn as they describe things that scare them during Halloween season. They mention rats, toads, spiderwebs, and even bodily fluids such as pee and blood. They talk about monsters like Frankenstein, werewolves, and vampires, and even reference the Ouija board as something scary. The contrast between the first and second part of the song is striking, showing the duality of the holiday season where there is fun and joy but also fear and darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

Vacaciones en la playa
Going on a vacation to the beach

Palomitas de maíz
Eating popcorn

Un helado de banana
Enjoying a banana ice-cream

Muchas flores para mi
Admiring the beauty of many flowers

Chaparritas de naranja
Drinking orange soda

Miguelitos, duvalín
Snacking on Miguelitos and Duvalín

Un besito, mermelada
Eating a bite of jam

Mi gatita junto a mi
Having my cute cat next to me

Uh ah uh ah uh!
Exclaiming with excitement

Shalala, shalala uh ah uh!
Expressing joy with a catchy melody

Ratas, sapos, telarañas
Encountering rats, toads, and cobwebs