Nada es verdad
Los Cojolites Lyrics

The opening lines of “Nada Es Verdad” are an evocative description of a violent night on the town: "Se escucha en la madrugada / Un estruendo de terror / Gente corriendo en las calles / Lágrimas de dolor" [In the early morning / a thundering of terror is heard / people running in the streets / tears of pain] The song then takes off into a declaration of defiance against society's constraints. The chorus declares, "Nada / Nada es verdad / Todo es un sueño escrito por la sociedad" [Nothing / Nothing is true / Everything is a dream written by society].

"Debemos cambiar el rumbo / El sistema no sirvió" [We must change course / The system was useless], the song argues, before returning to the chorus "Nada / Nada es verdad / Todo es un sueño escrito por la sociedad". The song envisions a brighter future, as in the poignant description of happiness in the third verse: "Anoche estaba soñando / Una gran felicidad / Niño reía, cantaba / Con amor a su mamá" [Last night I was dreaming / Of great happiness / A child was laughing, singing, / with love for its mother]. Ultimately, "Nada Es Verdad" is a powerful call for social change, recognizing the flaws of the present system and striving for a better future.

Interesting facts about the song "Nada Es Verdad" by Los Cojolites:
* Los Cojolites is a traditional son jarocho group from Veracruz, Mexico.
* The song "Nada Es Verdad" was released on their album "Zapateando" in 2011.
* The lyrics of the song draw on a classic son jarocho theme of questioning societal norms and imagining a better future.
* The son jarocho style is distinct for its use of the jarana, a guitar-like instrument, as well as the use of the zapateado, a percussive foot-stomping dance.
* Several musicians collaborate with Los Cojolites on the album, including David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and Lila Downs.
* Los Cojolites have been recognized for their important contributions to preserving the traditional son jarocho style, particularly through their work with young musicians.
* In 2014, Los Cojolites were featured in the documentary "Jarocho Elegy," which tells the story of the son jarocho movement.
* The message of "Nada Es Verdad" is particularly relevant to contemporary Mexico, as the country faces ongoing issues with violence and social inequality.
* The song has been covered by several other artists, including Lila Downs and Los Angeles-based group Quetzal.
* While the chords for the song are not readily available online, son jarocho music typically uses basic guitar chords such as A, Am, C, D, E, Em, and G.