Detrás Van
Revólver Plateado Lyrics
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Si no hay nube no habrá trueno, no
Rascaré la piel, no soy más que un masoquista
Mucha agua y pocos puentes
Poca carne entre los dientes
Ciego ladrando al ruido
El perro está perdido
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
Si me muerde no habrá rabia y más
Cicatrices en la espalda
Acepto mordeduras
Ayudo a afilar tus dientes
Reboto cadáver
Mido tu silencio
Con una biblia junto al calefón
Con aruja y cura las heridas
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Detrás, detrás van
The lyrics to Revólver Plateado's song "Detrás Van" depict a sense of danger and vulnerability. The opening lines "Sin serpiente no hay veneno, no / Si no hay nube no habrá trueno, no" suggest that without certain elements, there can be no harm or danger. However, the following line "Rascaré la piel, no soy más que un masoquista" reveals the singer's inclination towards self-destruction and pain, perhaps implying that they willingly engage in harmful situations.
The subsequent lines "Mucha agua y pocos puentes / Poca carne entre los dientes" convey a sense of deprivation or lack, both literally and metaphorically. It could symbolize the scarcity of opportunities or resources, leaving the singer feeling stuck or unsatisfied. The following lines "Ciego ladrando al ruido / El perro está perdido" introduce the image of a blind dog barking aimlessly at noise, representing confusion and disorientation.
Throughout the song, the phrase "Corre porque van detrás, detrás van" is repeated, which can be translated as "Run because they're coming after you, they're coming after you." This repetitive chorus reinforces the idea of being pursued or chased. The lyrics also allude to accepting wounds and scars ("Si me muerde no habrá rabia y más / Cicatrices en la espalda") and even assisting in sharpening the teeth of the aggressor ("Ayudo a afilar tus dientes"), which suggests a willingness to endure pain and participate in damaging relationships.
Overall, "Detrás Van" paints a picture of someone caught in a cycle of self-destructive tendencies, facing scarcity and confusion, and potentially being pursued by negative forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Sin serpiente no hay veneno, no
Without a serpent, there is no poison
Si no hay nube no habrá trueno, no
If there is no cloud, there will be no thunder
Rascaré la piel, no soy más que un masoquista
I will scratch the skin, I am nothing but a masochist
Mucha agua y pocos puentes
Many waters and few bridges
Poca carne entre los dientes
Little meat between the teeth
Ciego ladrando al ruido
Blind barking at the noise
El perro está perdido
The dog is lost
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Run because they are coming after you, they follow
Si me muerde no habrá rabia y más
If it bites me, there will be no anger and more
Cicatrices en la espalda
Scars on the back
Acepto mordeduras
I accept bites
Ayudo a afilar tus dientes
I help sharpen your teeth
Reboto cadáver
I bounce off the corpse
Mido tu silencio
I measure your silence
Con una biblia junto al calefón
With a Bible next to the water heater
Con aruja y cura las heridas
With a needle and I heal the wounds
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Run because they are coming after you, they follow
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Run because they are coming after you, they follow
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Run because they are coming after you, they follow
Corre porque van detrás, detrás van
Run because they are coming after you, they follow
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.