The band appeared on the Chilean music scene in 2005, as one of the finalists in the 6th annual National Young Band Festival at the Balmaceda Cultural Center, Santiago. Their first EP (self-titled) was released that year and a self-produced album, Gran Santiago, followed in April 2007. The song "Eras mi persona favorita" became their signature tune.
Attention from the Chilean media increased and they appeared several times on TV and radio. Their second album, Bailar y Llorrar, was released in 2008.
Then, suddenly, in October 2009 they announced that the band was separating, leaving the members to pursue solo projects. Anwandter released work as Odisea and, later, under his own name. Cristóbal Fredes is part of Los Mil Jinetes.
Lupanar
Teleradio Donoso Lyrics
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A los vicios de ciudad
Algo te va a llamar
Nunca es tarde para dar
Lo que tengas para dar
Algo ya va a cambiar
La salida te va a matar
La salida te va a matar
No entiendes que no es así
No entiendes que no es así
Cuando te vas a entregar
A dosis más extrañas
No puedes evitarlo
Déjate de llorar
Déjate de llorar
Déjate de llorar...
No entiendes que no es así
No entiendes que no es así
El cansancio te tiene así
Pero igual tienes que salir
The lyrics to Teleradio Donoso's song "Lupanar" seem to be addressing someone who is struggling with addiction and the vices that come with city life. The opening lines seem to suggest that this person is on the verge of giving in to temptation and indulging in their vices. However, something within them is calling them to give more of themselves and make a change. The chorus seems to caution against taking the easy way out and indulging in destructive behavior, warning that such behavior will only lead to self-destruction.
The second verse seems to suggest that this person has already started to give in to their vices and is now struggling to avoid them. The repetition of "Déjate de llorar" (Stop crying) seems to indicate that this person is feeling overwhelmed and helpless, but the song is urging them to rise above their circumstances and take control of their life. The final repetition of "No entiendes que no es así" (You don't understand that it's not like that) seems to suggest that the person is in denial about the destructive nature of their addiction and needs to come to terms with the reality of their situation.
Overall, "Lupanar" seems to be a cautionary tale about the dangers of giving in to addiction and the importance of taking control of one's life. It acknowledges the struggle and pain that comes with addiction but ultimately encourages the listener to take a stand and make a change before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuando te vas a entregar
When you surrender
A los vicios de ciudad
To the city's vices
Algo te va a llamar
Something is going to call you
Nunca es tarde para dar
It's never too late to give
Lo que tengas para dar
Whatever you have to give
Algo ya va a cambiar
Something is going to change
Y piensas que
And you think that
La salida te va a matar
The way out is going to kill you
La salida te va a matar
The way out is going to kill you
No entiendes que no es así
You don't understand that it's not like that
No entiendes que no es así
You don't understand that it's not like that
Cuando te vas a entregar
When you surrender
A dosis más extrañas
To even stranger doses
No puedes evitarlo
You can't avoid it
Déjate de llorar
Stop crying
Déjate de llorar
Stop crying
Déjate de llorar...
Stop crying...
No entiendes que no es así
You don't understand that it's not like that
No entiendes que no es así
You don't understand that it's not like that
El cansancio te tiene así
Tiredness has you like this
Pero igual tienes que salir
But you still have to go out
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.