Artaud
Zapato 3 Lyrics

Zapato 3's song "Antonin Artaud" is a reflection on mental illness and the struggles that come with it. The lyrics describe the singer as being a combination of violent metaphysics and apocalyptic surrealism. They feel that they are the reincarnation of Napoleon but are condemned to live in a mental institution. The repetition of the phrase "esperando en la tarde la dosis que calma el miedo" which translates to "waiting in the evening for the dose that calms the fear," suggests that the singer is relying on medication to cope with their condition.

The lyrics also touch on the theme of intellectual distortion and visceral verbosity, indicating that their mental illness has affected their ability to communicate effectively. The singer feels trapped and denied, possibly due to the isolation and stigma that often come with mental illness. The lines "Soy el organo motor/ Soy el rojo saturado" mean "I am the motor organ/ I am the saturated red." The mention of the "saturated red" may represent intense emotions, such as anger or frustration, that the singer feels and can't control.

The song is likely named after Antonin Artaud, a French playwright, poet, and actor who suffered from mental illness himself. He was an influential figure in the surrealist movement and was known for his unconventional approach to art. Artaud spent a significant portion of his life in psychiatric hospitals and struggled with addiction until his death in 1948.