Babilonia
Los Piojos Lyrics

The lyrics to Los Piojos's song Babilonia convey an urgent message about a crisis. The repeated line "Algo nena, algo est pasando, cae Babilonia ya" ("Something's happening, girl, Babylon is falling already") creates a sense of urgency and impending doom. The use of the word "Babilonia" as a metaphor for society suggests that Babylon, an ancient city known for its excesses and indulgences, is collapsing due to decadence and moral decay. The line "Algo nena, arde Babilonia" ("Something's burning, girl, Babylon is burning") deepens this sense of chaos and destruction.

The lyrics also contain a call to action, highlighted by the line "Vete bobo, vete bobo..." ("Get out, fool, get out...") directed towards an as yet unspecified entity. The repetition of the line "guarda la vieja, guarda con vierja" ("Watch out for the old woman, watch out with the old woman") creates a sense of foreboding and paranoia, suggesting that even those who seem harmless should be regarded with suspicion in this time of crisis.

Overall, the lyrics of Babilonia convey a message of societal collapse, urgent action, and paranoia. The use of metaphor and evocative language creates a powerful image of chaos and destruction.