La Politica
Los Kenton Lyrics

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La otra noche comentaba en la casa de un Vecino las cosas que aquí
Suceden en las Bases y los partidos de repente me recuerdo De la
Historia de un amigo que tiene su carro Grande y pistola de bolsillo

Quien será que va ganar la politica compay
Quien será que va ganar la politica compay
Quien será que va ganar la politica compay
Quién será que va ganar la polica compay

Como a el no le interasa cuál será nuestro Destino va gastando su
Riqueza en coñac Mujere y vino el no toma mucho en cuenta Que por
Hambre muere un niño ahora quiere
Ser electo respaldao por su bolsillo

Quien sera que va ganar la politica compay
Quien será que va ganar la politica compay
Quien será que va ganar la politica compay
Quien será que va ganar la politica compay

Comiezan a prometer muchas cosas a granel Y que bajarán de precios
Los productos de Comer los escuchara en la radio los verá en
Televisión que es un hombre muy honesto y Que ofrese lo mejor

Este año vengo yo duro y sigo preparao aquel Amigo me enseñó la forma
De estar pegao me Dijo que no hace falta ser del todo
Inteligente Un poco de cada cosa y hasta llega a Presdente

La politica compay la politica compay
No se Sabe quien va a ganar no se sabe

La politica compay la politica compay no se
Sabe quien va ganar no se sabe quien va Ganar

Overall Meaning

The song "La Politica" by Los Kenton seems to be a commentary on the political situation in their community. The opening lines describe a conversation with a neighbor about the happenings within the political parties and the military bases. The lyrics then shift to tell the story of a man who is wealthy and carries a small pistol. The singer is apathetic towards the outcome of the political race and instead spends his money on women, brandy, and wine. He seems to be unaware of the fact that children are dying of hunger in his community. However, he desires to win an election based on his wealth and power.

The song critiques the corrupt nature of politics, where the wealthy and powerful take advantage of their status to gain power and position without any real concern for the consequences for the community. The song then goes on to describe how politicians make promises to the people, such as reducing prices and increasing honesty in government. However, it seems that these promises are rarely kept with the true motivations being hidden from the public.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to the people to not fall for the empty promises of politicians and to recognize the truth behind their motivations.

Line by Line Meaning

La otra noche comentaba en la casa de un Vecino las cosas que aquí
I was discussing with a neighbor last night the things that are happening here.

Suceden en las Bases y los partidos de repente me recuerdo De la Historia de un amigo que tiene su carro Grande y pistola de bolsillo
I suddenly remembered the story of a friend who has a big car and a pocket pistol, and the things that happen in political parties.

Como a el no le interasa cuál será nuestro Destino va gastando su Riqueza en coñac Mujere y vino el no toma mucho en cuenta Que por Hambre muere un niño ahora quiere Ser electo respaldao por su bolsillo
He doesn't care about our fate, he spends his wealth on brandy, women, and wine, and doesn't care that children are starving. Now he wants to be elected, funded by his own pocket.

Comiezan a prometer muchas cosas a granel Y que bajarán de precios Los productos de Comer los escuchara en la radio los verá en Televisión que es un hombre muy honesto y Que ofrese lo mejor
They begin to promise many things in bulk, like lower food prices, and claim that he is an honest man who offers the best, which you will hear on the radio and see on TV.

Este año vengo yo duro y sigo preparao aquel Amigo me enseñó la forma De estar pegao me Dijo que no hace falta ser del todo Inteligente Un poco de cada cosa y hasta llega a Presdente
This year I'm coming on strong and I'm ready. That friend taught me the way to be connected, he told me it doesn't take a lot of intelligence, just a little bit of everything, and I can even become the President.

La politica compay la politica compay No se Sabe quien va a ganar no se sabe La politica compay la politica compay no se Sabe quien va ganar no se sabe quien va Ganar
Politics, my friend Politics, my friend. We don't know who's going to win, we don't know. Politics, my friend Politics, my friend. We don't know who's going to win, we don't know who's going to win.

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