Sangre Dorada

Decibelios' song "Sangre Dorada" delves into the theme of escapism through the metaphor of alcohol, referred to as 'golden blood.' The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person seeking to escape the harshness of reality by immersing themselves in the euphoric and numbing effects of alcohol. The phrase 'sangre dorada' symbolizes the golden liquid that runs through the protagonist's veins, offering a temporary reprieve from the 'cruda realidad' or harsh reality. This metaphor highlights the allure and danger of using substances to cope with life's difficulties.

The song's narrative is driven by a sense of desperation and longing for freedom. The protagonist pleads for the 'golden blood' to come and take them away from the 'cretinos' or fools, into a 'world of crystal,' a metaphor for a fragile, yet seemingly perfect, escape. The repeated calls for the 'golden blood' to 'agítame las venas' (stir my veins) and 'riega mi garganta' (wet my throat) emphasize the dependency and craving for this escape. The lyrics also touch on the physical and emotional effects of alcohol, describing a desire to 'flotar en cerveza' (float in beer) and feel liberated from the constraints of reality.

The chorus, with its repetitive 'Loco, loco, me vuelvo loco' (Crazy, crazy, I go crazy), underscores the madness and obsession that comes with this dependency. The protagonist's fixation on alcohol as a means to achieve freedom and happiness is a poignant commentary on the destructive nature of addiction. The song concludes with a yearning for true freedom, 'libre de verdad,' which remains elusive as long as the escape is sought through alcohol. Decibelios, known for their punk and ska influences, use this song to explore the darker side of human nature and the lengths to which people will go to avoid facing their problems head-on.