Sharp ska
Skaparapid Lyrics

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Nos confunden, nos insultan,
nos comparan, nos ofenden

Skaparapid's song "Sharp ska" is a punk-rock anthem that discusses the daily struggles and discrimination faced by individuals who identify as skinheads. The verse "Nos confunden, nos insultan, nos comparan, nos ofenden" translates to "They confuse us, insult us, compare us, offend us," highlighting the constant misunderstandings and mistreatment that skinheads experience. The lyrics showcase the pain and frustration that come with being unfairly judged and grouped together with negative stereotypes associated with the skinhead subculture.

The song features a fast-tempo ska beat, which adds to its energetic and rebellious feel. The lead singer's raw and passionate vocals add to the intensity of the song and convey the feelings of anger, defiance, and discontentment felt by skinheads. The message of the song is that skinheads are not violent extremists or racists but are often unfairly judged and discriminated against due to negative stereotypes.

Line by Line Meaning

Nos confunden, nos insultan,
We're often misunderstood and insulted,

nos comparan, nos ofenden
people compare us and say hurtful things,

Porque llevamos este ritmo que nos hace vibrar
It's because we carry this rhythm that makes us vibrate,

No saben que es la paz, no saben lo que es amar
Others don't know what peace is, they don't know what love is,

But we got the Sharp Ska
But we have the Sharp Ska,

Que nos hace levantar
That lifts us up,

El Sharp Ska
The Sharp Ska,

Nos hace saltar
Makes us jump,

Y gritar
And shout,

We don't care about the hate,
We don't care about hate,

or the negativity around us,
Or the negativity around us,