After a wildly successful tour across South America in late 2005, the band decided, in their own words, to "stop for a while". Some of their members went on to form side band projects such as No Relax and The Locos. As time went by without further notices, many Ska-P fans feared the band had been gone for good. On late April 2008 and for the rejoice of their worldwide fans, they announced their return as a band on their official site.
Their new album, "Lágrimas y gozos", was released the 7th of October 2008 and its first single is called "Crimen sollicitationis". The band is going to perform various shows around South America and Europe in November and December.
Official website: http://www.ska-p.net
Revistas Del Corazon
Ska-P Lyrics
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Pregunto por qué?
Mi cabeza me estalla
Pregunto por qué?
Han pagado cara la exclusiva
Más el dieciséis por ciento de IVA
Boba, boba, boba, que eres boba,
Diarrea mental produce esa revista
En la sala de espera del dentista
Revistas del corazón
Revistas
Que listas
Revistas
Marqués, marqués,
Permiso marqués,
Si no tiene dinero, el divorcio el marqués
La boda de la niña también es rentable
salga de la crisis, le echamos un cable!
Guerras, guerras, sangre, hambre,
esta pobre gente no es importante?
Te preocupan las tonterías de la "jet"
Que alimentan y engordan la estupidez
Revistas del corazón
Revistas
Que listas
Revistas
Revistas del corazón
Poderosos estilistas, degeneración revistas
Periodistas, elitistas, es su profesión que listas
Guerras, sangre, hambre y muertes por inanición revistas
Pobres almas condenadas, terroristas
Revistas
Que listas
Revistas
Terroristas
The lyrics of Ska-P's song "Revistas del Corazón" (Heart Magazines) critique the sensationalist and shallow nature of celebrity gossip magazines that invade our everyday lives. The song starts with the singer questioning why we are so obsessed with such trivial matters highlighted by these magazines, to the point where we can't even think straight. The song then goes on to highlight the exploitation and commercialization of people's personal lives by these magazines. The lyrics hit hard on the fact that the rich can use their money to control what news comes out about them by paying for exclusive content, and how the media profits further by adding taxes on that income. The repetition of the words "boba" and "tonta" (silly and stupid), directed towards those who consume these magazines, is a stark reminder of the lack of substance and merit in the content presented in these magazines.
The lyrics also bring up the topic of divorces and weddings, which are often highlighted by these magazines for their commercial value. The usage of the title "marqués" (marquis) hints at upper-class individuals who can afford to pay for this kind of publicity. The mention of "pobre gente" (poor people) is a nod to the fact that real people facing real issues get overshadowed and ignored by these magazines. The line "te preocupan las tonterías de la jet" (you worry about the jet's nonsense) highlights how these magazines feed us with trivial and fictitious news, creating an illusion of glamour and luxury that most people cannot afford to have. The last lines of the song abruptly switch to terrorism, pointing out how real issues like war, hunger, and terrorism are often pushed aside, while such magazines continue to perpetuate superficial and vapid content.
Overall, the song is an explicit critique of how gossip magazines manipulate information for profit, how they exploit the privacy of people and ultimately feed people's obsession with trivial things. Despite its piercing criticism, the song is catchy and upbeat, challenging its listeners to not only think about the lyrics but also dance to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Por qué, por qué?
Why, why? The singer is wondering the reason behind something.
Pregunto por qué?
I ask why? The singer is asking for an explanation.
Mi cabeza me estalla
My head is about to explode. The singer is feeling overwhelmed and exasperated.
Han pagado cara la exclusiva
They have paid a high price for the scoop. Referring to the people who have given interviews for gossip magazines and have exposed their private lives.
Más el dieciséis por ciento de IVA
Plus the sixteen percent VAT. Referring to the added tax in the publication's price.
Boba, boba, boba, que eres boba, Boba, boba, boba, que eres tonta
Silly, silly, silly, you're so silly, silly, silly, you're so dumb. The singer is mocking the readers of the gossip magazines for taking them seriously.
Diarrea mental produce esa revista
Mental diarrhea produces that magazine. Referring to the superficial and sensationalist content of gossip magazines.
En la sala de espera del dentista
In the dentist's waiting room. Referring to where people find these magazines.
Revistas del corazón
Gossip magazines. Referring to magazines that feature gossip about celebrities and their private lives, other sensational stories involving famous people, and fashion.
Revistas, Que listas, Revistas
Magazines, How clever, magazines. The artist is ironically praising the cleverness of the people who produce gossip magazines.
Marqués, marqués, Permiso marqués, Si no tiene dinero, el divorcio el marqués
Marquis, Marquis, Marquis' permission, If you don't have money, marry the Marquis. Referring to the idea that women will marry a nobleman or royalty for their wealth and status, even if they don't love them.
La boda de la niña también es rentable, salga de la crisis, le echamos un cable!
The child's wedding is also profitable, let's help them get out of the crisis! Referring to the idea that even children are being used to alleviate financial problems caused by the elites. The artist is criticizing the way the media portrays weddings in general as lavish and expensive events.
Guerras, guerras, sangre, hambre, esta pobre gente no es importante?
Wars, wars, blood, hunger, isn't this poor people important? The singer is criticizing the media's focus on celebrity gossip, fashion, and other superficial topics instead of focusing on real-world issues affecting the less privileged.
Te preocupan las tonterías de la "jet", Que alimentan y engordan la estupidez
You are worried about the nonsense of the 'jet set', that feeds and fattens stupidity. The singer is warning how tabloids and celebrities with no clear purpose, other than to create an emotional feeling of envy or admiration, reduce personal and social potential to a kind of impressionistic consumerism.
Poderosos estilistas, degeneración revistas, Periodistas, elitistas, es su profesión que listas
Powerful stylists, magazine degeneration, journalists, elitists, that's their profession, how clever. The singer is criticizing the fashion industry and media for being elitist and superficial.
Guerras, sangre, hambre y muertes por inanición revistas, Pobres almas condenadas, terroristas
Wars, blood, hunger and deaths by starvation in magazines, Poor condemned souls, terrorists. The artist is criticizing the media for not reporting on important issues such as war, famine, and other global crises, instead choosing to provide superficial coverage that serves as a distraction from real issues that require attention.
Terroristas
Terrorists. The artist is referring to the media as terrorists for causing fear, anxiety and using their influence to manipulate people.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBERTO JAVIER AMADO HUETE, ANTONIO GARCIA ESCOBAR, FRANCISCO JAVIER NAVIO ALCAZAR, JOSE ANTONIO LOPEZ PANCORBO, JULIO CESAR SANCHEZ SUAREZ, RICARDO DELGADO DE LA OBRA, ROBERTO GANAN OJEA
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Diego super ska
QUE NUNCA SE ACABE EL SKA!!!!!
Cesar Salinas
mwm
Carol Voitila
Poderosos estilistas de Generarción....
QraTz
16% de IVA ajajajaja buenos tiempos...
José Zúñiga
Tvgrama, miss 17, Cosas, La cuarta, Las últimas Noticias, algunos De los.medios amarillistas y rosados de Chile. Algunos no siguen y otros aún están. Les dedico este tema
Sergio Villarreal
Es la cancion que mas me gusta del disco
Blueck Ramos
Es un discazo animales de laboratorio ami y está después la última parte es bestial
AlgoXAlla
buena cancion :D
Ricardo Monge
viva el skaaaa!!
Genzouchiha
Hay que reconocer que la canción es super chorra, pero me encanta xD...