Polidoro

The song 'Polidoro' by La Vela Puerca, a rock band from Uruguay known for their blend of rock, ska, and reggae with politically charged lyrics, tells a story of betrayal and the fall of a once-respected figure. The lyrics open with an invitation to the 'eternal funeral' of a clown, a metaphorical character who could represent a fallen leader or a public figure who has been disgraced. The mention of 'Don Juan and his lackeys' suggests a person who was once charming and influential but is now surrounded by sycophants or untrustworthy associates.

The song continues to describe a scenario where the powerful manipulate events to their advantage, convincing 'the bosses of the rabble' to follow their lead. The narrative unfolds with a meeting in April, a time of betrayal, where unity, loyalty, and cold-heartedness are demanded. The character Polidoro is urged to drink and laugh, to show his true colors as a cold-blooded traitor, forgetting his past as a loyal friend. This paints a picture of a revolution or a coup where former allies turn against each other for power or under pressure from the elite.

The chorus laments a sad day in history, implying that the betrayal and subsequent downfall were supported by the 'respectable people' in the name of patriotism and God. This suggests a critique of how society often endorses violent or treacherous acts when they are framed as being for the greater good. The song ends with the chilling image of a friend preparing to commit the ultimate act of betrayal, highlighting the personal cost of political machinations and the loss of innocence and camaraderie in the face of corruption and power struggles.