Alí-babá Y Los Cuarenta

Barón Rojo's song "Alí-babá Y Los Cuarenta" is a powerful rock anthem that uses the metaphor of the infamous thief Alí Babá and his forty thieves to critique modern forms of manipulation and control. The lyrics describe a cunning and subtle thief who robs people with skill, using a thick, gray gas that penetrates through their antennas. This imagery suggests the pervasive influence of media and technology, which can subtly alter people's minds and turn them into conformists without them even realizing it.

The chorus, with its repeated calls to "Hey - Sésamo, ábrete" (Open Sesame), evokes the magical phrase from the Alí Babá tale, symbolizing the unlocking of awareness and the breaking of chains. The protagonist expresses a desire to break free from this manipulation, hoping that one day their suffering will end. The return of Alí Babá and his forty criminals is a warning to escape their deadly intentions, as falling under their influence can lead to mental damage and loss of faculties. The song emphasizes the need to remember who is responsible for this manipulation: Alí Babá, a stand-in for those who control and deceive.

The lyrics also describe the manipulator as a hypnotic reptile that slides across the scene, bloodthirsty, dirty, and vile, always lurking without respite. If one succumbs to this influence, their brain becomes the ultimate prize, the manipulator's possession. The protagonist vows not to rest, to make no concessions, and to destroy this den of thieves. This fierce determination highlights the song's message of resistance against those who seek to control and exploit. Barón Rojo, known for their hard-hitting rock sound and socially conscious lyrics, delivers a compelling critique of modern-day manipulation through this vivid and metaphorical narrative.