Rock and roll band formed in Barcelona and one of the key pieces of the so-… Read Full Bio ↴Rock and roll band formed in Barcelona and one of the key pieces of the so-called "Movida Madrileña". Led by José María Sanz, known by the stage name "Loquillo", the band (Trogloditas) was formed after the dissolution of Los Intocables, in whose band the guitarist and main composer Sabino Méndez had already played. The classic line up of the band were Loquillo (vocals), Sabino Méndez (rhythm guitar), Ricard Puigdomenech (lead guitar), Josep Simon (bass) and Jordi Vila (drums).

El Manager
Loquillo y Trogloditas Lyrics

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Dinero, dinero,
Abre las puertas
A chicas, mujeres,
Siempre dispuestas
Vigila, vigila,
No te acuestes con él
No dudes ahora
No te dejes joder

Amigos no tiene,
Total, para qué
Los compra, los vende
O son como él
No cruces la línea
Que te puede vencer
La gente envidia
Lo que debe tener

Robará tu talento
Yo lo sé
Aléjate del mánager

Le gusta, le gusta,
Controla tu vida
Pegándose un tiro de cocaína
Es una serpiente de cascabel
Inocula con su mirada
Veneno y poder

Trafica contigo

Yo lo sé
Aléjate del manager.

Overall Meaning

The song "El Manager" by Loquillo Y Trogloditas is an impassioned warning about the dangers of succumbing to the allure of money and fame. The lyrics describe the titular "manager" as a power-hungry figure who will manipulate and exploit anyone in order to achieve his own ends. The first stanza warns that money can open doors to women who are always ready and willing, but cautions against getting involved with the manager, who cannot be trusted. In the second stanza, the lyrics describe the manager as having no real friends, only those he can buy or sell, and warns against crossing him, as he will use his power to crush anyone who does. The third stanza refers to the manager as a talent thief who will rob you of your potential and control your life for his own gain. The song culminates with the urgent message to "get away from the manager," as he is a dangerous snake who injects venom and power with his gaze and manipulations.

Overall, "El Manager" is a cautionary tale about the seductive nature of fame, money, and power, and the danger of getting caught up in the web of those who promise to deliver it.

Line by Line Meaning

Dinero, dinero,
Money, money,

Abre las puertas
Open doors

A chicas, mujeres,
To girls, women,

Siempre dispuestas
Always ready

Vigila, vigila,
Watch out, watch out,

No te acuestes con él
Don't sleep with him

No dudes ahora
Don't hesitate now

No te dejes joder
Don't let him screw you over

Amigos no tiene,
He has no friends,

Total, para qué
Why bother

Los compra, los vende
He buys and sells them