Zumba / Yoli / Viva Satana / La Roncha

Babasónicos' song "Zumba / Yoli / Viva Satana / La Roncha" is a kaleidoscopic exploration of various themes, blending surreal imagery with a narrative that feels both fragmented and cohesive. The song opens with a reflection on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The lyrics, "Todos se van porque el viento los llama / Y a su guarida no vuelven jamás," suggest a sense of loss and the transient nature of existence. The protagonist seems to be at odds with the world, seeing the future while others are stuck in the past, symbolized by the insect buzzing in his ear, urging him to speak out and act.

The song then shifts to a character named Yoli, who is depicted as a figure from a narcocorrido, a genre of Mexican music that tells stories of drug traffickers. Yoli is described as both artificial and dangerous, carrying a pistol and exuding a deceptive allure. The repeated lines, "Casi nada en ella es natural / Todo artificio engaña," emphasize her constructed nature and the falsehoods she embodies. This part of the song critiques the glamorization of such figures and the artificiality of their personas.

The narrative takes another turn with the introduction of Tura Satana, a character inspired by the cult actress known for her role in the film "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" Tura is portrayed as a rebellious and destructive force, leaving chaos in her wake. The lyrics paint vivid scenes of her exploits, from hitchhiking to causing mayhem. The chant "¡Viva satana!" celebrates her defiance and wild spirit. The song concludes with a feverish vision of a world where the future is uncertain, and the present is a chaotic blend of pleasure and danger. The recurring theme of artificiality and the blurred lines between reality and illusion run throughout the song, making it a rich tapestry of modern existential angst.