Hong Kong (part. Andrés Calamaro)

C. Tangana's song 'Hong Kong,' featuring Andrés Calamaro, is a vivid portrayal of a night filled with reckless abandon and hedonistic pursuits. The lyrics paint a picture of a wild adventure where the protagonists indulge in various vices, from drinking excessively to using drugs. The repeated line, 'Lo que no hay en Hong Kong es que no existe,' suggests that Hong Kong is a metaphor for a place where anything and everything is possible, a playground for the uninhibited.

The song's narrative begins with a simple errand to buy cigarettes, which quickly spirals into a chaotic night. The mention of 'peinábamos perico con navaja' (we were combing cocaine with a knife) and 'tomamos hasta el agua del florero' (we drank even the water from the vase) highlights the extent of their debauchery. The reference to Puerto Hurraco, a site of a notorious massacre in Spain, adds a dark, almost dangerous edge to their escapades, emphasizing the intensity and potential consequences of their actions.

The chorus, with its surreal imagery of having 'una flor en el culo y un camello en Hong Kong' (a flower in the ass and a camel in Hong Kong), symbolizes a mix of luck and absurdity. The line 'tus banderillas en el corazón' (your banderillas in the heart) evokes the pain and thrill of love and passion, akin to the sharp, colorful darts used in bullfighting. The song's closing lines reflect a desire for the night to last forever, a wish to escape reality and live in the moment, no matter the cost. This hedonistic anthem captures the essence of living on the edge, where regrets are meaningless, and the thrill of the night reigns supreme.