Necesito Una Mujer
El Cuarteto de Nos
Desperate Plea for Companionship and Wealth
The song "Necesito Una Mujer" by El Cuarteto de Nos is a humorous and satirical take on the desperation and materialism that can sometimes be associated with relationships. The lyrics tell the story of a man, referred to as Cacho, who is in a dire situation after the woman he loves leaves him for the milkman. This event leads him to a state of desperation, as he has not been intimate with a woman for three months, which he finds particularly difficult during the winter season.
The chorus of the song, which translates to "I need a woman," is followed by various materialistic and superficial desires. The man is not just looking for love or companionship; he also wants a woman who can provide him with financial benefits, such as lending him money, having a Swiss bank account, or leaving him an inheritance. The lyrics are exaggerated and comedic, suggesting that the protagonist is more interested in the material advantages a woman can offer than in a genuine emotional connection.
The song uses humor to critique the idea of using relationships for personal gain. The protagonist's requirements for a woman become increasingly absurd, including wanting someone who will donate a kidney to him, buy teeth for his aunt, and let him drive her car. The song's exaggerated nature serves to mock the shallow nature of relationships based on materialism and the ridiculous lengths to which someone might go to secure financial stability through a partner.