Rojo Profundo

Los Carniceros Del Norte's song 'Rojo Profundo' delves into the macabre and unsettling world of a disturbed mind. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a child named Carlo who engages in violent and psychotic behavior, such as stabbing needles into the eyes of a 'prince charming' and drawing in deep red hues. The imagery of 'seven watercolor graves' and 'imaginary friends running around the room' suggests a mind that is both creative and deeply troubled. The song explores themes of trauma and the impact of witnessing domestic violence, as Carlo tries to understand why his mother stabbed his father.

The chorus, with its references to dead lizards dancing and sewer rats drinking blood, further emphasizes the grotesque and chaotic nature of Carlo's world. The mention of 'hanged dolls dressed to kill' and a 'tormented mind' encapsulates the sense of horror and madness that pervades the song. The repeated line 'everything in my world is deep red' symbolizes the pervasive violence and bloodshed that Carlo is surrounded by, both in his imagination and reality.

The song also touches on themes of mental illness and the desire to escape from a broken mind. Carlo's refusal to return to the 'hospital of broken minds' and his wish to 'die in the arms of a great story' reflect a longing for a different reality, one that is perhaps more comprehensible or meaningful. The graphic imagery of 'pieces of glass in my flesh' as a means to understand his mother's violent act underscores the depth of his psychological torment. 'Rojo Profundo' is a haunting exploration of a child's descent into madness, shaped by violence and a fractured psyche.