Gafas de pasta

Lendakaris Muertos, a punk rock band known for their satirical and often provocative lyrics, delivers a biting critique of modern hipster culture in their song 'Gafas de pasta.' The title, which translates to 'Thick-Rimmed Glasses,' immediately sets the stage for a commentary on the superficiality and pretentiousness often associated with contemporary trends.

The lyrics are a direct and humorous attack on the self-proclaimed 'cool' individuals who adopt certain fashion accessories, like thick-rimmed glasses, not out of necessity but as a statement of their supposed modernity and artistic nature. The repeated lines 'Soy muy cool, doy por cool, llevo gafas, no me hacen falta' ('I am very cool, I act cool, I wear glasses, I don't need them') highlight the absurdity of adopting such trends purely for appearance's sake. The use of the word 'gilipollas' (a Spanish slang term for 'idiot') further emphasizes the band's disdain for this kind of superficial behavior.

The chorus, 'Gafas de pasta, con las de Ruper basta, Gafas de pasta, tienes ceguera mental' ('Thick-rimmed glasses, Ruper's are enough, Thick-rimmed glasses, you have mental blindness'), introduces a cultural reference to Ruper Ordorika, a well-known Basque singer-songwriter. By mocking those who once ridiculed Ordorika for his glasses but now wear similar ones as a fashion statement, the band underscores the hypocrisy and fickleness of fashion trends. The phrase 'ceguera mental' ('mental blindness') serves as a metaphor for the lack of genuine individuality and critical thinking among those who blindly follow trends.

Lendakaris Muertos uses 'Gafas de pasta' to deliver a sharp, satirical message about the emptiness of modern fashion and the importance of authenticity. The song's humor and cultural references make it a memorable critique of contemporary society's obsession with appearances and trends.