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Sumo was an 80s Argentine alternative rock band, merging post-punk with reggae and ska. Headed by Italian-born Luca Prodan, it remained underground for most of its short activity, but was extremely influential in shaping contemporary Argentine rock. Sumo introduced British post-punk to the Argentine scene, with almost the whole lyrics in English.
After living in London, hanging out with the members of Joy Division, Italian-born Luca Prodan asked Timmy McKern (friends during school years in Scotland, flatmate in London and later manager of the band) to visit his family house in Córdoba province to kick off his heroin habit and relax. After some time, Prodan tired of the quiet of the country and set off to Buenos Aires, looking for its underground music scene.
Argentina was under a repressive military dictatorship, and many music and performing-arts acts kept a low profile to avoid problems with police. Luca soon found musicians willing to join his reggae-rock vision, to form the band in 1981.
Sumo's initial formation was: Prodan on vocals and guitar, Germán Daffunchio on guitar, Alejandro Sokol on bass, and Stephanie Nuttal (an English friend of Prodan and former member of the band Manicured Noise) on drums.
Nuttal returned to England when the Falklands war started, so Sokol took on the drums, and Diego Arnedo joined on bass. Sax player Roberto Pettinato was a frequent guest.
Because they sang mostly in English, Sumo did not enjoy the extensive airplay given to Argentine bands in the wake of the war. Nevertheless, it became a pillar of the underground scene together with Sueter, Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, and the second incarnation of Los Abuelos de la Nada.
Sumo's music had two sides: hard-edged rock, and a typically British brand of reggae and ska. After a halt due to Prodan's spending some time in Europe, the band committed fully to rock in 1984, and spun off the Hurlingham Reggae Band. Ricardo Mollo was added on guitar, and Alberto Superman Troglio replaced Sokol on drums.
Sumo started achieving popularity in the mid-1980s, as Luca's in-your-face style was popular with teenagers—but he could also display a mellower streak. He would shout "Fuck You" randomly, or sing a scathing song about stupid blondes, and immediately swoon about his appreciation for common men drinking ginebra at a bar.
In the later releases, some Spanish language lyrics were added to the band's repertoire. Many of Luca's lyrics featured irony, wordplay, and references to drugs, dance parties, sex, and other aspects of young people's lives, while remaining aloof of the political and economic changes of the 1980s.
Due to his drinking and a very fast rock-and-roll lifestyle, Luca's health deteriorated. He died of a heart attack on December 22, 1987, two days after their last show. After Luca's death, the band dissolved, but its legacy was carried on by two bands, Divididos (led by Mollo and Arnedo) and Las Pelotas (Sokol and Daffunchio).
2. Eclectic Metal from Lowell, MA. SUMO's "Entropy" stands astride several different styles ranging from rock to prog-metal to hardcore. This is a very ambitious record marked by dark, densely packed layers of sound and moments of volcanic intensity.
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No Te Pongas Azul
Sumo Lyrics
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In a good friend's bathroom
Don't try to reach the moon
Trough the things that go on
In the dark room
Don't let your heart not burst
Just because you must hide
We all know,we all know, we all know
And there are you
With your black fur on
Just watching me, watching me you
Sing this song
Meet me halfway
It's not that long
And maybe we'll find
That we're not alone
Don't turn green with envy
Don't turn black with hate
I'm moving down the road
Walking, walking, walking
Walking, walking down the road
And I'm opening your gate
And the rain falls on the city
And the rain falls on the city
And the rain falls on the city
Baby,baby, don't turn blue
And the rain beats down
And the rain beats down
The opening line of Sumo's song No Te Pongas Azul, which translates to "Don't turn blue" in English, is a metaphorical instruction to the listener to refrain from feeling sad or blue. The song sets the scene in a "good friend's bathroom", where the singer is warning against trying to escape one's problems or reach the impossible by indulging in destructive behavior. The lyrics suggest that it's important to embrace one's struggles and not let them dictate one's emotions or conceal one's true self.
With the line, "We all know that real life is inside", the song urges the listener to confront their demons and not shy away from their true feelings or identities. The singer then addresses an individual, perhaps a romantic interest or friend, who is present but emotionally detached, watching them while they sing. The lines "Meet me halfway / It's not that long / And maybe we'll find / That we're not alone" suggest a desire for connection and understanding with this person.
The verses that follow continue with the theme of avoiding negative emotions and moving forward, even in the face of adversity. The rain beating down is a common symbol of sadness or melancholy, but in this song it is a reminder that life goes on, and that one must soldier through despite the hardships.
Overall, No Te Pongas Azul is a reflective song about not succumbing to sadness, and embracing the difficulties that come with life. It reminds us that true connections and understanding are possible, as long as we are willing to confront our problems head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't turn blue
Don't get too upset or depressed
In a good friend's bathroom
In the privacy of someone's home
Don't try to reach the moon
Don't set unreasonable goals
Trough the things that go on
Through negative influences and activities
In the dark room
In secret, hidden, or private places
Don't let your heart not burst
Don't hold back your emotions
Just because you must hide
Just because you feel the need to keep things to yourself
We all know,we all know, we all know
Everyone understands
That real life is inside
The true essence of life is within ourselves
And there are you
And here you are
With your black fur on
Symbolizing a dark or heavy mood
Just watching me, watching me you
Watching each other
Sing this song
Participate in this shared experience
Meet me halfway
Compromise and cooperate
It's not that long
It won't take much time or effort
And maybe we'll find
Perhaps we'll discover
That we're not alone
That we have each other's company and support
Don't turn green with envy
Don't become jealous
Don't turn black with hate
Don't become consumed by anger or resentment
I'm moving down the road
I'm progressing forward
Walking, walking, walking
Continuously moving
Walking, walking down the road
Continuously moving forward
And I'm opening your gate
I'm offering entry to my life
And the rain falls on the city
Implying a gloomy or melancholy atmosphere
Baby,baby, don't turn blue
An expression of concern or care
And the rain beats down
Further emphasizing a feeling of sadness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DIEGO ARNEDO, GERMAN DAFFUNCHIO, LUCA PRODAN, RICARDO MOLLO
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