El Jorobadito

Los Auténticos Decadentes' song 'El Jorobadito' tells the poignant story of a character born with a physical deformity, who faces rejection and cruelty from society. The lyrics begin with a dramatic depiction of the protagonist's birth, where he narrowly escapes being killed. This sets the tone for a life filled with hardship and marginalization, as he grows up scavenging for food and living among stray dogs. The imagery of running through the streets entangled in his umbilical cord symbolizes his struggle to break free from the circumstances of his birth and the societal constraints placed upon him.

The chorus, which repeats the command to 'baila y baila sin parar' (dance and dance without stopping), serves as a bittersweet mantra. It suggests that despite his 'triste historia' (sad story), the protagonist is expected to keep dancing and laughing, masking his pain with forced joy. This dance becomes a metaphor for resilience and the facade of happiness that he must maintain to survive in a world that shows him no compassion. The act of dancing, in this context, is both a coping mechanism and a form of defiance against the cruelty he faces.

The song also touches on themes of loneliness and unrequited love. The protagonist laments that he has never had a girlfriend and believes he never will, as 'nadie quiere a un jorobadito' (nobody loves a little hunchback). This rejection by women, who flee from his touch, further isolates him and drives him towards cruelty as a means of coping with his emotional pain. 'El Jorobadito' is a powerful narrative that highlights the struggles of those who are marginalized and the ways in which they navigate a world that often refuses to accept them.