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
Gangsters
Panteón Rococó Lyrics
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Are you planning a bootleg LP
Said you've been threatened by gangsters
Now it's you, that's threatening me
Can't fight corruption with con tricks
They use the law to commit crime
And I dread, dread to think
When we're living in gangster time
Don't call me scar face
Can't interrupt while I'm talking
Or they'll confiscate all your guitars
And catch 22 says if I sing the truth
They won't make me an overnight star
Don't offer us legal protection
They use the law to commit crime
I dread to think what the future will bring
When we're living in gangster time
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Fünf, Sechs, Sibien, Acht
Links, Rechts
Links, Rechts
When we're living in gangster time
Contra la corrupción, contra todo Babylon
Contra la corrupción que existe en mi nación
Contra el separatismo, contra todo este cinismo
Contra todo lo que frena, contra el capitalismo
Las gotas de sangre por doquier se derraman
Y todas las victimas justifica proclaman que!
Aka los gangsters no nos van a parar
Aka los gangsters no nos van a ganar
Aka los gangsters no nos van a parar
Aka los gangsters no nos van a ganar
Can't interrupt while I'm talking
Or they'll confiscate all your guitars
And catch 22 says if I sing the truth
They won't make me an overnight star
The song "Gangsters" by Panteón Rococó can be interpreted as a criticism of a society where corruption and crime are normalized. The lyrics suggest that those in power use the law to commit crimes, and threaten those who try to speak out against it (such as by confiscating their guitars or making it so they can't become popular overnight). The line "when we're living in gangster time" implies that this corruption and violence has become the status quo, rather than an exception to the rule.
The lyrics also address the idea of the "gangster" archetype, particularly as it relates to the music industry. The singer is compared to "Scarface," a fictional gangster who became a pop culture icon, but ultimately died violently. The implication is that even those who aspire to that kind of power will ultimately fall victim to it.
The song also includes several lines in Spanish that call for resistance against corruption, separatism, and capitalism. The repeated phrase "Aka los gangsters no nos van a parar" (which roughly translates to "the gangsters won't stop us") suggests that the solution to these problems lies in community resistance against them.
Line by Line Meaning
Why must you record my phone calls?
Questioning the motive behind recording personal phone calls
Are you planning a bootleg LP
Suggesting the possibility of an unethical plan to release unauthorized recordings
Said you've been threatened by gangsters
Acknowledging that gang violence is a real concern for some people
Now it's you, that's threatening me
Pointing out the irony in a supposed victim of gang violence becoming a perpetrator themselves
Can't fight corruption with con tricks
Arguing that deceit isn't an effective means of tackling corruption and crime
They use the law to commit crime
Highlighting how those in positions of power can manipulate the law to their advantage
And I dread, dread to think
Expressing a sense of pessimism about the future
What the future will bring
Questioning what kind of society we're heading towards
When we're living in gangster time
Reflecting on how gang violence has become normalized in certain communities
Don't call me scar face
Rejecting a negative and stereotypical portrayal of a certain community
Can't interrupt while I'm talking
Pointing out the injustice of being silenced while trying to speak up
Or they'll confiscate all your guitars
Explaining how individuals can suffer injustices and have their property taken away without just cause
And catch 22 says if I sing the truth
Lamenting the situation where telling the truth can lead to negative consequences
They won't make me an overnight star
Rejecting the notion that success and fame should come at the cost of sacrificing one's principles
Don't offer us legal protection
Expressing a lack of faith in the legal system to provide justice
Contra la corrupción, contra todo Babylon
Stating a desire to stand up against corruption and injustice in society
Contra la corrupción que existe en mi nación
Recognizing the presence of corruption in their own country
Contra el separatismo, contra todo este cinismo
Rejecting the idea of dividing people based on artificial differences and fighting against cynical attitudes
Contra todo lo que frena, contra el capitalismo
Challenging anything that hinders progress and social justice, including capitalism
Las gotas de sangre por doquier se derraman
Describing the widespread and tragic impact of gang violence
Y todas las victimas justifica proclaman que!
Asserting that all victims deserve to be heard and justice should be served
Aka los gangsters no nos van a parar
Declaring that gangsters will not succeed in silencing them or preventing them from fighting for justice
Aka los gangsters no nos van a ganar
Affirming their resolve to stand up against gang violence and crime
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Fünf, Sechs, Sibien, Acht
Counting in German to add emphasis to the need for unity and solidarity
Links, Rechts
Calling for people to come together, regardless of political leanings or beliefs
Links, Rechts
Reiterating the message of unity and inclusivity
When we're living in gangster time
Echoing the earlier sentiment about the normalization of gang violence in certain communities
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERRY DAMMERS, TERRY HALL, NEVILLE STAPLES, JOHN BRADBURY, STEPHEN PANTER, LYNVAL GOLDING, ROD BYERS
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@miguelflores1141
Cuando el Panteón se toma en serio el Ska suena de poca madre ...
@luischaires4034
Que buen homenaje a The Specials, los pioneros del Ska!!
@mikykorn7985
10 de Enero 2024 saludos desde Texcoco
@fridapaolacarmonagonzalez5923
Panteón Rococó es uno de las mas grandes bandas de rock y a llegado mas lejos que una banda de metal NO TE PREOCUPES PANTEON BIEN DICE QUE LAS CRITICAS SON POR LA ENVIDIA. arriba panteon !!😝😘
@zyklaynet1969
Es mas Ska que rock nmms.
@XxxEmiCrackTrollxxX
Ska*
@tonolvtonolv9543
jajajajjajaja este pendejo no sabe de lo que habla jajajaajaa ...era una banda que algun tiempo tocó ska pero se vendió y ahora son comerciales...!!!
@iondeazufre
Se burlan de su "mal ingles" pero al menos lo hablan, y si creen que es todo.
También hablan alemán... ._.
@adrianbruno6503
No mamen, armen una rola así y les aplaudo, ellos son personas que se arriesgan y siguen sin pensar en que dirán mamones y los que critican lo hacen sin saber nada de ingles, soy su fan por siempre panteón arreeeeee
@mireyaapablaza7193
Le tome prestado el celu a mi señora para ir al baño y estos pinche cabrones son la raja wn como decimos acá en CHILE hace un tiempo los escucho y nos bkns