Panteón Rococó blend several styles of popular music such as rock, punk, salsa, cumbia, mariachi, reggae, ska, and also mestizo music into a very energetic, groovy sound. As they are very political people and sympathize with the EZLN in Chiapas, some of their lyrics contain political statements, but many others are love songs.
While very popular in Mexico, they are not so known in Europe, hence their contributions and tours there.
Group Members
* Luis Dr. Shenka - vocals
* Dario Espinosa - Bass
* Hiram Paniagua - Drums
* Leonel Rosales - Guitar
* Felipe Bustamante - Keyboard
* Paco Barajas - Trombone
* Gorri - Guitar
* Missael - Saxophone
* Tanis - Percussion
Cosas del Ayer
Panteón Rococó Lyrics
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Donde el odio y la maldad eran de la TV
Cuando podías comprar esos viejos long plays
Cuando podías escuchar esos viejos lp's
Todo aparentaba paz y tranquilidad
Solo las buenas notas nos debían importar
Para el medio día a casa regresar
Ay ay ay son cosas del ayer
Ay ay ay son cosas del ayer
Nunca pensaste si había para comer
Pues la inocencia de la edad nunca te deja ver
Que tu padre horas extra se tenia que joder
Para poder a casa traer algo que comer
Verdaderos milagros tu madre tenia que hacer
Pues con unos centavos debía mantener
El sustento de tu hogar y poder mantener
A flote ese barco que debía naufragar
Ay ay ay son cosas del ayer
Ay ay ay son cosas del ayer
Pero nada es eterno tenias que despertar
Porque el paso del tiempo nos hace reaccionar
Porque para la vida no existe un manual
Y a veces en muy dura la realidad
Ya podrás darte cuenta de nuestra realidad
Estamos condenados al gusto de bailar
Ya podrás darte cuenta es nuestra especialidad
Estamos condenados al gusto de bailar
Y lo único que queda lo único que queda
Lo único que queda lo único que queda
Lo único que queda es vivir con dignidad
Ah el punk-O
Ahí viene el punk-O
Ah el punk-O
ahí viene el punk-O
¡Llego el punk-O!
Panteón Rococó's song "Cosas Del Ayer" is a nostalgic reflection on the innocence of youth and the harsh realities of adulthood. The opening verses reminisce about a time when everything seemed idyllic and carefree. The lyrics paint a picture of a simpler time when the only concerns were buying old record albums and enjoying good music. The lines "Todo aparentaba paz y tranquilidad, solo las buenas notas nos debían importar" suggest that life was relaxed, and the only priority was to have a good time and appreciate good music.
However, the second verse switches gears and brings attention to the struggles of adult life. The singer reflects on the sacrifices made by parents to provide for their families, highlighting the difficulties faced when making ends meet. The lyrics in this verse express the harsh realities of life and the struggles of adulthood: "Pues la inocencia de la edad nunca te deja ver, que tu padre horas extra se tenia que joder para poder a casa traer algo que comer." Despite these hardships, the song encourages living a dignified life in the face of adversity, reminding listeners that dancing is a powerful expression of joy and resilience, even in the midst of struggle.
Overall, Panteón Rococó's "Cosas Del Ayer" offers a powerful commentary on the ways in which we look back on our past and the struggles of adulthood that come with growing up. The song offers a sense of hope and resilience, suggesting that even in the most challenging circumstances, we can still dance and live with dignity.
Line by Line Meaning
Recuerdas esos días en que todo iba bien
Remember those days where everything was going well
Donde el odio y la maldad eran de la TV
Where hatred and malevolence were only on TV
Cuando podías comprar esos viejos long plays
When you could buy those old long plays
Cuando podías escuchar esos viejos lp's
When you could listen to those old LPs
Todo aparentaba paz y tranquilidad
Everything seemed peaceful and quiet
Solo las buenas notas nos debían importar
Only good grades were supposed to matter to us
Para el medio día a casa regresar
Returning home by midday
Sin pensar que algún día tendrían que crecer
Without thinking that someday we would have to grow up
Ay ay ay son cosas del ayer
Ay ay ay, those are things of the past
Nunca pensaste si había para comer
Never thought about whether there was enough to eat
Pues la inocencia de la edad nunca te deja ver
Because the innocence of youth never lets you see
Que tu padre horas extra se tenia que joder
That your father had to work extra hours
Para poder a casa traer algo que comer
To be able to bring something to eat back home
Verdaderos milagros tu madre tenia que hacer
Your mother had to perform real miracles
Pues con unos centavos debía mantener
Since she had to support the household with a few pennies
El sustento de tu hogar y poder mantener
The livelihood of your home and keeping it together
A flote ese barco que debía naufragar
Keeping that ship afloat which should have sunk
Pero nada es eterno tenias que despertar
But nothing is eternal, you had to wake up
Porque el paso del tiempo nos hace reaccionar
Because the passage of time makes us react
Porque para la vida no existe un manual
Because there is no manual for life
Y a veces en muy dura la realidad
And sometimes reality is very harsh
Ya podrás darte cuenta de nuestra realidad
You will now be able to see our reality
Estamos condenados al gusto de bailar
We are doomed to the pleasure of dancing
Ya podrás darte cuenta es nuestra especialidad
You will now be able to see that it's our specialty
Lo único que queda lo único que queda
The only thing that remains, the only thing that remains
Lo único que queda es vivir con dignidad
The only thing that remains is to live with dignity
Ah el punk-O
Ah, the punk-O
Ahí viene el punk-O
Here comes the punk-O
¡Llego el punk-O!
The punk-O has arrived!
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