Musically they cite bands such as The Rolling Stones, Sumo and rioplatense's candombe artists such as Ruben Rada and Jaime Roos as key influences.
They disbanded in 2009.
Luz de Marfil
Los Piojos Lyrics
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De marfil super delgado
Te partirás
Cuando todo haya acabado
Hoy sostenés
Esa luz en la mirada
Luz de marfil
Todo lo demás no es nada
Cambia la piel
Y la deja en el espejo
Debe seguir
Dándole duro y parejo
No va a cambiar
Aunque el bobo se lo pida
Luz de marfil
Ya se trepan las hormigas
Las montañas pueden acercarse, cuando el día, se deshace
Vi tus ojos con el fuego enfrente, barcos sin tiempo, por la corriente
Cuida siempre esa luz de marfil, que te acompañe hasta las puertas del fin
Y buena suerte, de verdad, que tengas todo lo que no te supe dar
Luz de marfil
Las montañas pueden acercarse a
Ay! Donde va y donde va y donde va mi luz,
Y va, mi luz
The lyrics to "Luz de Marfil" by Los Piojos speak about the fragility of life and the importance of holding onto the light within oneself. The "Luz de Marfil" or "Ivory Light" is described as super thin and delicate, and it represents the inner strength that one must have to endure the difficulties of life. The singer urges the listener to hold onto that light as everything else in life is of no importance. The character in the song has changed his/her skin and left behind his/her former self, and must continue to fight on. The song is suggesting that despite how difficult things may seem, one must continue to persevere and hold onto the light.
The lyrics then describe the mountains coming closer as the day fades away. The character sees fiery eyes and boats without time, representing the fleeting moments of life. The listener is urged to always take care of their Ivory Light, which will help guide them to the end. The song ends with the hopeful line "good luck to you, I truly hope you have everything I could not give you."
Line by Line Meaning
Luz de marfil
Comparing someone's gaze to the brightness and elegance of ivory. Ivory is often used to make luxurious items and is associated with beauty and high value.
De marfil super delgado
The comparison to ivory is taken further, emphasizing the thinness and delicacy of this person's gaze.
Te partirás
You will break, shatter or collapse when everything is over. This can refer to a person's emotional state or perhaps even their physical body.
Cuando todo haya acabado
This refers to a future event, when everything is over or done with. It's unclear what specific event is being referred to but it seems to have a profound impact on this person.
Hoy sostenés
Currently, you hold onto or carry with you a certain look or gaze.
Esa luz en la mirada
This 'look' or 'gaze' is being equated with a certain 'light' that emanates from this person's eyes, presumably representing their emotions or spirit.
Luz de marfil
Reiterating the comparison to ivory from the first line. The rest pales in comparison, emphasizing the value of this person's gaze.
Todo lo demás no es nada
Everything else is nothing in comparison, emphasizing the importance of this person and their gaze.
Cambia la piel
You change your skin, or in other words, transform or evolve as a person.
Y la deja en el espejo
You leave the old 'skin' or former self behind, symbolically represented by leaving it in the mirror.
Debe seguir
You must continue on or keep going.
Dándole duro y parejo
This phrase is somewhat colloquial and difficult to translate directly, but it means to continue on with tenacity and consistency, giving maximum effort or exertion.
No va a cambiar
It (presumably the person's gaze or demeanor) is not going to change.
Aunque el bobo se lo pida
'el bobo' is a somewhat playful term meaning 'fool' or 'silly person'. So this line means, 'even if a fool were to ask for it.'
Luz de marfil
Reiterating that the gaze the song is talking about is very special or valuable.
Ya se trepan las hormigas
Now the ants are climbing up. This line is unclear but is reminiscent of a dream sequence, where something strange or unexpected is happening.
Las montañas pueden acercarse, cuando el día, se deshace
This line has a surrealistic quality, describing how mountains can approach or come closer when the day dissolves or disappears. This could be interpreted in many different ways but it has an otherworldly feeling.
Vi tus ojos con el fuego enfrente, barcos sin tiempo, por la corriente
This line continues the dreamlike imagery from the previous line, painting a picture of fire and boats without time or direction, drifting down a stream. The gaze being described seems to have a mystical quality.
Cuida siempre esa luz de marfil, que te acompañe hasta las puertas del fin
This is a clear exhortation to cherish and protect this valuable gaze or spirit, letting it guide you to the end.
Y buena suerte, de verdad, que tengas todo lo que no te supe dar
Wishing the best for this person and acknowledging that perhaps they weren't given everything that they deserved or needed in life.
Luz de marfil
Final repetition of the central image, emphasizing how important it is.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRES CIRO MARTINEZ
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Noemi Martinez
Muy en mí adolescencia ... 2021, ésta pasión sigue intacta . Gracias a Los Piojos por existir ( porque mientras siga escuchando para mí, siguen EXISTIENDO) ❤️
Anabela Valdez
Cuida siempre esa luz de marfil que te acompañe hasta las puertas del fin...🎶
Federica Navas d'angelo
con esta canción entre a mis 15 😢❤
Micaela Galeano
Federica Navas d'angelo yo tambiennnnn
nicolas solari
quisiera aver estado invitado..solo para escuchar el tema..
Melina
joya...asado de plastico.
Agustin Nahuel Matera
Federica Navas d'angelo Admirable
Pablo Maldonado
Que hermosa eleccionnnn te felicitoooo
Sofia Ortiz
campeones del mundo y los piojos siempre ❤
Franco Perez
Cuantos temones tienen los piojos pero este es sublime. Nunca dejen de escuchar buena música , buenos humos gente piojosa ✌️🔥