The band was fronted by bilingual lead singer María del Pilar aka Pilar Díaz (or Lady P), who is of Chilean heritage. During one point in their career they were signed by Maverick Records, but were eventually dropped from the label and picked up by Vapor. Their biggest hits include Panic-oh, Van Nuys Es Very Nice, and Stalk U. Before splitting, the band successfully released two EPs and one LP.
During their relatively short career, Los Abandoned performed with legendary musicians such as Café Tacuba, The Breeders, Caléxico, Julieta Venegas, Molotov and Aterciopelados. The band participated in both the 2004 and 2006 South By Southwest festivals in Austin, Texas. Another highlight was playing the Latin Alternative Music Conferance on the Santa Monica Pier in 2005, alongside Mexican singer-songwriter Ely Guerra and Columbian pop singer Andrea Echeverri. The band's philanthropic contributions include opening the Bridge School Benefit for Paul McCartney, Neil Young, and the legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers.
They announced their split during summer 2007. Pilar Diaz continues to record as a solo artist.
Pantalon
Los Abandoned Lyrics
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Sin tu piel que eres tu un organo un organo
Sube la cortina en mi pieza desde la cama
Escribiendo cartas a paises lejanos
A paises lejanos y no las mando
Donde esta mi pantalon como duele mi corazon
Sin tu piel que eres tu un organo un organo
Prendo el computador las luces brillan del monitor
A veces yo me siento sin sentido
El mundo afuera es mas vacio
Donde esta mi pantalon como duele mi corazon
Sin tu piel que eres tu un organo un organo
En este tablero de ajedrez en mi cabeza
No recuerdo quien es un peon ni quien es una reina
Donde esta mi pantalon como duele mi corazon
Sin tu piel que eres tu un organo un organo
The lyrics to Los Abandoned's song "Pantalon" express a sense of loss and emptiness that comes with the end of a relationship. The first two lines of the song ask where the singer's pants are, and express the pain in their heart. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling lost and vulnerable without the familiar and comforting presence of a partner.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on their state of mind. They write letters to faraway lands, but never send them. This could be seen as a way of coping with their loneliness, by reaching out to imaginary lands rather than facing the reality of their situation. The singer also tries to distract themselves by turning on their computer and reading the news, but they find it too overwhelming and disconnect. This could symbolize the difficulty in finding solace or meaning in the world when one is isolated and hurting.
The third verse uses the metaphor of a chess game to illustrate the singer's confusion and disorientation. They can't remember which pieces are which, suggesting a loss of perspective or sense of identity. Overall, the lyrics to "Pantalon" express a deep sense of longing and displacement, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the end of their relationship and find a way to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Donde esta mi pantalon como duele mi corazon
I feel heartbroken without my partner's presence, and realizing that my pants are missing only adds to my distress.
Sin tu piel que eres tu un organo un organo
Being separated from my significant other is like losing a part of myself.
Sube la cortina en mi pieza desde la cama
I draw the curtains in my room from the comfort of my bed.
Escribiendo cartas a paises lejanos
I write letters to faraway countries, but I never send them.
A paises lejanos y no las mando
Despite my longing to connect with others, I struggle to follow through with meaningful action.
Prendo el computador las luces brillan del monitor
I turn on my computer and the screen illuminates with a bright light.
Yo trato de leer las noticias pero yo no puedo y desconecto
I try to read the news, but eventually give up and disconnect from the overwhelming world around me.
A veces yo me siento sin sentido
At times, I feel devoid of purpose and direction.
El mundo afuera es mas vacio
The outside world feels empty and lacking in fulfillment.
En este tablero de ajedrez en mi cabeza
In my head, I see life as a chess board with different pieces representing different people.
No recuerdo quien es un peon ni quien es una reina
I struggle to differentiate between the significant people in my life and those who hold less importance.
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.