There are two artists that share the name Los Miserables

1. Chilean … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists that share the name Los Miserables

1. Chilean punk band.

2. A hip-hop group from Puerto Rico.

1. Los Miserables is a well-known Chilean punk rock band formed in the early 1990s shortly after the demise of the military regime of Augusto Pinochet. The band is known for its songs charged with strong left-wing political ideas and anti-establishment commentary. The band has clearly presented itself as actvist in its work with major participation in political events, international charity concerts, human rights events, and volunteer work in impoverished Chilean communities. The band has modeled itself in some ways after the famed Chilean band Los Prisioneros, who left a void after their initial break-up in 1990. Their albums can be found in Chile, Latin America, and the United States.

This band achieved major success in Chile in the mid 1990s, and is well known in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico. They have recorded 8 albums, including three live albums, and received gold records in Chile. The band has also contributed songs to major Chilean movie soundtracks - including the main song for the Chilean film El Leyton, a film by famed director Gonzalo Justiniano, of the films B-Happy (2003), Amnesia (1994), and Caluga o Menta (1990). They have also performed in tribute albums to Victor Jara, Violeta Parra, and Los Prisioneros.

Quiero Ver
Los Miserables Lyrics

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Quiero ver:
Su cara gasolina tirada por el suelo
Y sus bonitas casas ardiendo con su fuego
Sus coches tan lujosos chocados entre si
Y su puto dinero volar lejos de aquí

Quiero ver:
A sus perros guardianes

Tirados en el suelo en un charco de sangre
Porque sé que son muy peligrosos
Y si no caen ellos, caeremos nosotros

Sin dios ni ley

Overall Meaning

The song "Quiero Ver" by Los Miserables is a reflection of the artist’s frustration with the capitalist system, corruption, and inequality. The lyrics speak of a deep desire to see the downfall of the wealthy, their material possessions, and the power dynamics they uphold. The opening line, "Quiero ver: su cara gasolina tirada por el suelo" (I want to see: their gasoline faces thrown to the ground), suggests a desire to see the faces of the wealthy reduced to their true nature, as they are often hidden behind their wealth and privilege. The reference to gasoline implies that their privileged lives are fueled by the exploitation of natural resources and the environment.

The second verse goes on to describe the destruction of the wealthy’s possessions, "Y sus bonitas casas ardiendo con su fuego, sus coches tan lujosos chocados entre si, y su puto dinero volar lejos de aquí" (And their beautiful houses burning with their own fire, their luxury cars crashing into each other, and their damn money flying far away from here). Again, this is a reference to the excess and opulence of the wealthy, while addressing the consequences of their reckless behavior.

The final lines, "Sin dios ni ley" (Without God or law), suggest a lack of accountability and the absence of moral principles in the system that allows such inequalities to exist. The artist seems to believe that the only solution is to witness the collapse of the corrupt system and hope for a better future.

Line by Line Meaning

Su cara gasolina tirada por el suelo
I want to see their faces covered in gasoline, lying on the ground.

Y sus bonitas casas ardiendo con su fuego
Their beautiful homes burning down in flames.

Sus coches tan lujosos chocados entre si
Their luxurious cars crashing into each other.

Y su puto dinero volar lejos de aquí
And their fucking money flying far away from here.

Quiero ver: A sus perros guardianes
I want to see their guard dogs.

Tirados en el suelo en un charco de sangre
Lying on the ground in a pool of blood.

Porque sé que son muy peligrosos
Because I know they are very dangerous.

Y si no caen ellos, caeremos nosotros
And if they don't fall, we will.

Sin dios ni ley
Without God or law.

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