Cupido Drogado

Babasónicos' song 'Cupido Drogado' delves into the darker, more chaotic aspects of love and relationships. The title itself, which translates to 'Drugged Cupid,' sets the tone for a narrative that subverts the traditional, romanticized image of Cupid. Instead of a cherubic figure spreading love, we encounter a distorted version, one that invents 'besos suicidas' or 'suicidal kisses.' This metaphor suggests a love that is destructive and harmful, rather than nurturing and uplifting.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of this toxic love. Phrases like 'rojo de fiebre lascutan las piel' (red with fever, they scratch the skin) and 'cara de haver visto la muerte nacer' (face of having seen death born) evoke a sense of physical and emotional torment. The imagery of falling 'seis veces como Cristo' (six times like Christ) adds a layer of sacrificial suffering, implying that love, in this context, is a painful ordeal that one endures repeatedly.

The chorus, 'Cupidos drogados inventan besos suicidas,' reinforces the idea of love as a dangerous, almost hallucinogenic experience. The mention of 'enamorados pasean engóndolas en un canal decadente podrido' (lovers stroll in gondolas in a decadent, rotten canal) further emphasizes the decay and corruption underlying these relationships. The song concludes with the repeated line 'van por todas partes' (they go everywhere), suggesting that this toxic form of love is pervasive and inescapable.

Babasónicos, known for their eclectic and often provocative style, use 'Cupido Drogado' to challenge conventional notions of romance. The song serves as a cautionary tale, warning of the perils of love that is driven by obsession and self-destruction rather than genuine affection and mutual respect.