De Puta Madre

Manolo Kabezabolo's song 'De Puta Madre' delves into the complex and often contradictory emotions associated with addiction. The lyrics are raw and unfiltered, reflecting a deep personal struggle with substance abuse, specifically with 'spiz' (a slang term for speed or amphetamines). The repeated refrain, '¡kómo me gusta el spiz!' (How much I like speed!), underscores the powerful grip that the drug has on the narrator, despite the negative consequences it brings to their life.

The song opens with an admission of the drug's pervasive presence in the narrator's life, 'No sabes kuanto lo siento pero estás dentro de mí' (You don't know how sorry I am, but you are inside me). This line sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the internal conflict between the desire to break free from the addiction and the undeniable pleasure it provides. The mention of 'los martes por la mañana' (Tuesday mornings) suggests a routine or cycle of use, further emphasizing the habitual nature of the addiction.

As the song progresses, the narrator's struggle becomes more apparent. The lines 'Ke largas se hazen las notxes, kómo me kuesta dormir' (How long the nights become, how hard it is to sleep) reveal the physical and emotional toll that the drug takes. Despite this, the narrator remains brutally honest about their feelings, 'hoy voy a serte sinzero' (today I will be honest with you), admitting their deep-seated attachment to the drug. The final verse, 'Y no habrá nada en la tierra komo lo ke me une a ti' (And there will be nothing on earth like what binds me to you), poignantly captures the inescapable bond between the narrator and their addiction, dismissing everything else as 'una mierda' (shit).

' De Puta Madre' is a stark portrayal of the highs and lows of addiction, capturing the intense pleasure and profound despair that come with it. Manolo Kabezabolo's candid lyrics and raw delivery make this song a powerful commentary on the human condition and the struggle for control in the face of overpowering desires.