El Busero Vacilon

Friguey's song 'El Busero Vacilon' paints a vivid picture of a bus driver's tumultuous day, filled with surreal and chaotic events. The song begins at 3 AM, with the protagonist waking up to the sound of roosters and a grumbling stomach. He heads to the kitchen for coffee, which is described as a bitter potion that helps him face the day. This early morning routine sets the stage for the driver's challenging day ahead, hinting at the struggles and the need for a 'superman' potion to get through it.

As the day progresses, the bus driver, referred to as 'el chato,' embarks on his journey with a playful step towards the 'pharmaceutical heaven,' where he gets his dose of diazepam, a medication often used to treat anxiety. This metaphorical 'vendedor de sueños' (seller of dreams) provides him with the wings to fly through his day, suggesting a reliance on medication to cope with the stress and chaos of his job. The lyrics then describe his encounter with the 'beast'—his bus, which he must tame and control in the battlefield of the streets, filled with unpredictable and dangerous situations.

The song takes a darker turn as it describes a traffic accident and the arrival of a police officer, likened to a character from 'Miami Vice,' who comes to restore order. The bus driver, now in trouble, is taken to the police station, where he faces the consequences of his chaotic day. The final twist reveals that in his right pocket, the driver has something that could be his salvation, leaving the listener in suspense about what this might be. 'El Busero Vacilon' uses vivid imagery and metaphors to depict the struggles of a bus driver, touching on themes of stress, reliance on medication, and the unpredictability of life.