Interludio cantado
Quilapayún Lyrics
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compañeros de esperanza
y los otros, los más ricos,
no nos quieren dar la cara.
Hasta Iquique nos hemos venido
pero Iquique nos ve como extraños.
Nos comprenden algunos amigos
The lyrics to Quilapayún's song Interludio cantado reflect a sense of social and economic division within society. The singers describe how they have been joined by "companions of hope," but they also acknowledge that the "richer ones" refuse to associate with them. The use of "us" versus "them" language highlights the separation between those who have and those who have not. The second stanza adds to this feeling of isolation as the group moves from one location to another (Iquique) but are still treated as outsiders. Some friends understand their situation, while others reject them.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a powerful message about the impact of class divisions and the difficulties of bridging these gaps. Despite the influence of socialism and communism in the region, the lyrics suggest that these ideals may not have fully translated into practice.
Line by Line Meaning
Se han unido con nosotros
Our comrades of hope have joined us
compañeros de esperanza
They are our companions in hope
y los otros, los más ricos,
But the others, the wealthiest,
no nos quieren dar la cara.
They don’t want to face us.
Hasta Iquique nos hemos venido
We have come all the way to Iquique
pero Iquique nos ve como extraños.
But Iquique sees us as strangers.
Nos comprenden algunos amigos
We have some friends who understand us
y los otros nos quitan la mano.
But others turn away from us.
Contributed by Michael F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.