Nadie duerme en la ciudad
Mar de Copas Lyrics
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ya sólo pocos pueden escapar
de un orden fantasmal
ya algún traidor dictó
que es pecado vivir.
Con la irrealidad vas a vestir
como un desabrido ser
Basta comprobar la excitación
tres falsos dioses y un ladrón
el tiempo va hacia abajo, con razón
dos simios con sotana
la perra en televisión.
Dos mundos vi
pisotear uno al otro y ¿Qué razón?
tú, corazón, dímelo.
Corre sin parar
ya nunca vayas a voltear
honestos van a excomulgar
y al fin te van a convertir
en estatua de sal.
Nadie duerma en la ciudad
ya sólo pocos pueden escapar
de un orden fantasmal
ya algún traidor dictó
que es pecado vivir...
que es pecado vivir...
que es prohibido vivir.
The song "Nadie duerme en la ciudad" by Mar de Copas explores the theme of a city that never sleeps, where people are constantly oppressed by a "ghostly order" that dictates how they should live. The lyrics suggest that only a few people are able to escape this oppressive system, as the rest are plagued by a sense of unreality and despair. The meaning of the song becomes clear when the singer mentions that a traitor has already dictated that it is a sin to live. This could be interpreted as referring to some sort of authoritative figure who has enforced laws or rules that strip people of their ability to live their lives freely.
The lyrics then describe how people are forced to wear a kind of mask or disguise to hide their true selves, and as a result, they become dreary and lifeless. There is a sense of hopelessness and resignation in the singer's voice as he asks, "Of what use am I?", suggesting that he has given up trying to fight against the system. The singer goes on to comment on the state of society, where false idols and corrupt religious figures hold enormous power, while the media is filled with shallow, meaningless entertainment.
The singer urges the listener to run away from this oppressive system and never look back, as the honest ones will be excommunicated and turned to salt. The lyrics suggest that living under this oppressive regime is not just a sin, but also a crime that can get you killed. The song ultimately invites the listener to consider the dangers and repercussions of living in a society where personal freedom is curtailed and regulated by a higher authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Nadie duerme en la ciudad
No one sleeps in the city
ya sólo pocos pueden escapar
Only a few can escape
de un orden fantasmal
From a ghost-like order
ya algún traidor dictó
Some traitor dictated
que es pecado vivir.
That living is a sin.
Con la irrealidad vas a vestir
You'll dress in unreality
como un desabrido ser
Like a tasteless being
ya de qué puedo servir.
What can I do?
Basta comprobar la excitación
Just look at the excitement
tres falsos dioses y un ladrón
Three false gods and a thief
el tiempo va hacia abajo, con razón
Time goes down, rightfully so
dos simios con sotana
Two monkeys with a cassock
la perra en televisión.
The dog on television.
Dos mundos vi
I saw two worlds
pisotear uno al otro y ¿Qué razón?
Treading on each other, what's the reason?
tú, corazón, dímelo.
You, heart, tell me.
Corre sin parar
Run without stopping
ya nunca vayas a voltear
Never look back
honestos van a excomulgar
Honest people will be excommunicated
y al fin te van a convertir
And in the end, they'll turn you
en estatua de sal.
Into a pillar of salt.
que es pecado vivir...
That living is a sin...
que es prohibido vivir.
That living is forbidden.
Contributed by Sydney I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mario Paredes
chvere!
Laura Llobell pintó
Es molt bo
Jose Garcia
con la realidad tun tun =)
Susan Utcane
De lo que me perdi escuchar