Palíndromo
Los Ganglios Lyrics
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Señor goloso logroñés,
¿Se es o no se es?
¿Somos o no somos?
¿Se es o no se es?
Señor goloso logroñés.
¿Tiene aún miedo a la muerte?
Señor goloso logroñés,
¿Se es o no se es?
¿Somos o no somos?
¿Se es o no se es?
Señor goloso logroñés.
Latsirc ed ollitsac.
The song "Palíndromo" by Los Ganglios opens up with the line "Castillo de cristal" which translates to "castle of glass." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song by creating a sense of fragility and transparency. The following lines are directed towards a person referred to as "Señor goloso logroñés" (Mister Greedy from Logroño), asking the question "¿Se es o no se es?" which translates to "To be or not to be." This is a reference to Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and suggests a sense of existential questioning.
As the song continues, the lyrics become more cryptic with lines such as "¿Etreum al a odeim núa eneit?" (Do you still fear death?) and "Latsirc ed ollitsac" (Castillo de cristal spelled backwards). These lyrics hint towards deeper themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of existence. The repetition of the question "¿Se es o no se es?" throughout the song can be seen as a way of questioning the very nature of identity and existence.
Overall, "Palíndromo" by Los Ganglios is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages the listener to ponder deeper questions about life and death. The use of cryptic and abstract lyrics adds to the overall mystery of the song and allows for multiple interpretations.
Line by Line Meaning
Castillo de cristal.
A symbol of fragile beauty and vulnerability.
Señor goloso logroñés,
An address to a rich and gluttonous man from Logroño.
¿Se es o no se es?
The question of existence and identity.
¿Somos o no somos?
The collective questioning of existence.
¿Se es o no se es?
The repetition of this existential question emphasizes its significance.
Señor goloso logroñés.
The addressing of the rich and gluttonous man again, reinforcing the tone of the song.
¿Etreum al a odeim núa eneit?
A reversed question asking if one is afraid of death.
¿Tiene aún miedo a la muerte?
The same question as the previous line but in its correct order.
Señor goloso logroñés,
A return to the addressing of the wealthy and gluttonous Logroñés.
¿Se es o no se es?
The repeated questioning of existence and identity once again, tying the song together.
¿Somos o no somos?
The collective questioning of existence is repeated for emphasis.
¿Se es o no se es?
The final repetition of the existential question for a poignant close to the song.
Señor goloso logroñés.
A final addressing of the wealth and gluttony present in the character of the Logroñés.
Latsirc ed ollitsac.
A reversed phrase that has no real meaning in Spanish, perhaps as a whimsical conclusion to the song.
Writer(s): Jacinto Melara Roque
Contributed by Mackenzie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.