El Playboy

Babasónicos' song 'El Playboy' paints a vivid picture of a charismatic and enigmatic figure who embodies the quintessential playboy lifestyle. The lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors that highlight the allure and danger associated with such a persona. The opening lines, 'Romance y suspenso, Química de seducción,' set the tone for a narrative filled with intrigue and seduction. The playboy is depicted as a master of romance and suspense, someone who thrives on the chemistry of seduction and the thrill of the forbidden.

The repeated phrase 'Es el Playboy, -boy, -boy' emphasizes the central character's identity and his larger-than-life presence. He is described as the 'dueño del estruendo' with a 'sonrisa de ganador,' suggesting a man who commands attention and exudes confidence. The playboy's lifestyle is marked by indulgence and excess, as seen in lines like 'Cabernet y smoking, Nunca acepto un no,' which portray him as someone who enjoys the finer things in life and never takes no for an answer. This hedonistic approach is further underscored by the mention of 'doble cita, doble vitta,' indicating a life of double dates, double lives, and double the excitement.

The song also touches on the darker aspects of the playboy's life. The lines 'No lo contradigas, No lo sigas, no le digas, No le pidas que diga que no' suggest a manipulative and controlling nature. The playboy is someone who cannot be contradicted or followed, and who never says no. This adds a layer of complexity to his character, making him both fascinating and dangerous. Babasónicos uses 'El Playboy' to explore themes of seduction, power, and the duality of human nature, all wrapped in a catchy, rhythmic package that captures the listener's imagination.