Pesadilla en Elm Street

Def con Dos' song 'Pesadilla en Elm Street' is a darkly satirical take on the infamous horror film series 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' blending it with historical and cultural references. The song opens with a surreal image of John F. Kennedy walking down Elm Street, unaware that it is the day Freddy Krueger is 'working.' This bizarre juxtaposition of a real historical figure with a fictional horror character sets the tone for the rest of the song, which continues to blur the lines between reality and nightmare.

The lyrics cleverly mix elements of horror and humor, portraying Freddy Krueger not just as a terrifying figure but also as a 'gracioso y gentil' (funny and gentle) killer. This duality is further emphasized by the mention of Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of JFK, suggesting that Freddy, not Oswald, was responsible for the assassination. The song also touches on the collective trauma and paranoia that Freddy's presence instills in the residents of Elm Street, who resort to extreme measures like drinking coffee and taking amphetamines to avoid sleep.

The chorus of the song, with its eerie nursery rhyme-like structure, adds to the unsettling atmosphere. Lines like 'Uno, dos, canta a viva voz' (One, two, sing out loud) and 'Nueve, diez, ¿dónde está Fred?' (Nine, ten, where is Fred?) evoke the chilling sense of inevitability that Freddy will come for his victims. The vivid descriptions of Freddy's appearance, from his 'mugriento jersey' (filthy sweater) to his 'cara de pizza a la napolitana' (face like a Neapolitan pizza), further enhance the grotesque imagery. Ultimately, 'Pesadilla en Elm Street' serves as a commentary on fear, both real and imagined, and the ways in which it can infiltrate and disrupt everyday life.