Esto es to-to-todo amigos!
Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota
A Chaotic Dance of Modern Decadence
The song "Esto es to-to-todo amigos!" by Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota is a vivid and chaotic portrayal of modern decadence and societal disarray. The lyrics are filled with surreal and fragmented imagery, reflecting a world that is both absurd and deeply troubled. The opening lines, "Con este bonus-track / De mierda de guerra," set the tone for a critique of contemporary culture, likening it to a worthless bonus track in the grand scheme of things. The mention of "La armada Buscapina" and the idea of ending days in a "muerte sexy" suggest a society obsessed with superficiality and self-destruction.
The song continues to explore themes of corruption and moral decay with lines like "Tu diablo peor / (El diablo que reza) / Va a pesar su cola / En Cyberbabel." Here, the devil is depicted as a hypocrite, praying while weighing his tail in a digital Babylon, a metaphor for the modern world's moral ambiguity and the pervasive influence of technology. The reference to a "Danza macabra del Gheto de los Pibes" evokes a grim dance of death among the youth, further emphasizing the song's dark and dystopian vision.
The lyrics also touch on the fleeting nature of beauty and innocence, as seen in the line "La sole se fue / De lo linda que era," suggesting that even the most beautiful things are transient and ultimately corrupted. The song's closing lines, "Canciones heroycas para Omar Chabán / Donarán sus huevos a la ciencia," add a layer of irony and critique, referencing the controversial figure Omar Chabán and the idea of sacrificing oneself for dubious causes. Overall, the song paints a bleak yet compelling picture of a world spiraling into chaos, driven by vanity, hypocrisy, and a loss of moral compass.