Sons of Hüsker Dü or Fugazi's post-core, in love with the groups of the British new wave at the end of the seventies, armed with noisy guitars and melodic sensibility, hardened on the stages with bands as Fame Neghra, Stay Pretty, Pollegros or Street Fighter, The Homens stick to a positive point of view to offer one of the coolest live shows in Galicia.
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Canción para Tonino
The Homens Lyrics
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Teño os tacos afiados e voute cravar
Son un boppin' boozer
Son un sha-na-na-na
Teño o pelo branco, pódesme desexar
Son un sha-na-na-na
Érgueme en brazos, párteme en dous
Son un ra-ma-la-ma
Son un ra-ma-la-ma
The lyrics to The Homens's song Canción para Tonino are in Spanish and translate to:
"I'm a boppin' boozer
I have sharp tacos and I'm going to stab you
I'm a boppin' boozer
I'm a sha-na-na-na
I have white hair, you can wish me ill
I'm a sha-na-na-na
Lift me up in your arms, break me in two
I'm a ra-ma-la-ma
I wear a garnet suit and patent leather boots
I'm a ra-ma-la-ma"
The lyrics are quite cryptic and offer a bit of a challenge to interpret. It seems to be about a person who is projecting an image of toughness, but deep down is vulnerable. The "boppin' boozer" persona is represented by the sharp tacos (possibly meaning pointy boots or knives) and the sha-na-na-na chant, which could symbolize a tough, no-nonsense attitude. However, the line "you can wish me ill" suggests a sense of insecurity or even a desire to be disliked or feared. The phrase "lift me up in your arms, break me in two" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to see through the tough exterior and offer comfort or support.
The contrasting image of the garnet suit and patent leather boots adds another layer of complexity to the lyrics. These items suggest a certain level of sophistication or class, which contrasts with the rough attitude of the boppin' boozer character. Overall, the song seems to be about the complexities of human identity and the way people present themselves to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Son un boppin' boozer
We are lively, energetic people who enjoy drinking and having a good time.
Teño os tacos afiados e voute cravar
Our shoes have sharp heels that can pierce through anything.
Son un sha-na-na-na
We like to sing and dance to the tune of sha-na-na-na.
Teño o pelo branco, pódesme desexar
I have white hair, which might make me appear older, but I still have a youthful spirit.
Érgueme en brazos, párteme en dous
Lift me up in your arms and break me in two, an expression for wanting to have a wild time.
Son un ra-ma-la-ma
We move and groove to the rhythm of ra-ma-la-ma.
Visto traxe granate e botas de charol
I dress in a garnet suit and shiny boots, which reflect my bold, lively personality.
Contributed by Dominic A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.