Luces
babas?nicos Lyrics

The lyrics of Babasónicos's song "Luces" are an insightful critique of the music industry and those who try to pass themselves off as authentic rock and rollers. The opening line, "No se que son esas luces" (I don't know what those lights are), suggests that the lights and showmanship of a concert have become disconnected from the true spirit of rock and roll. The second line, "No se que me hablan de rock & roll" (I don't know what they're telling me about rock & roll), further emphasizes this disconnect, as the singer implies that the flashy spectacle of a concert is more a product of marketing than a reflection of the genre's true values.

The third line, "Esa impostura barata es solo pose e imitacion" (That cheap imposture is only posing and imitation), is a direct criticism of those who try to pass themselves off as rock and rollers but are in fact just imitating others. The singer is calling out those who don't have the talent or authenticity to truly embody the spirit of rock and roll, and are instead just playing a part.

The rest of the lyrics continue this critique, accusing those who try to be authentic of being "caretas" (posing or insincere), and highlighting the difference between true rock and roll and the "arrogante rock" (arrogant rock) that is all style and no substance. The repeated use of the word "cagón" (coward) is a direct challenge to those who are more concerned with their image than with actually making great music.

Overall, "Luces" is a powerful indictment of the music industry and the culture of rock and roll, and an insightful commentary on the ways in which marketing and image can obscure the true spirit of a genre.