Cuadros, santos y retratos

Mitómano MC's song 'Cuadros, santos y retratos' delves into the tension between artistic integrity and commercial success. The lyrics reflect the artist's frustration with the music industry's demands for quick, marketable content. The manager's insistence on producing at least two songs per month and prioritizing rhythm and rhyme over meaningful lyrics highlights the industry's focus on quantity over quality. Mitómano MC, however, values patience and the craft of songwriting, seeking to create music with depth and substance.

The song's chorus, with its surreal imagery of 'buitres calvos y letrados' (bald and literate vultures) and 'tres gatos sirven platos' (three cats serving dishes), serves as a metaphor for the absurdity and superficiality of the commercial music scene. These lines suggest that the industry is more concerned with appearances and marketability than with genuine artistic expression. The mention of 'cuadros santos y retratos' (holy pictures and portraits) in the chorus further emphasizes the contrast between true art and the commodification of creativity.

Mitómano MC also critiques the idea that fame, even if achieved through shallow means, is desirable. The lyrics express disdain for the notion of creating 'temas desechables' (disposable themes) and the obsession with an artist's private life. The artist's desire to make music 'sin prisa' (without haste) and the rejection of financial motivations underscore a commitment to authenticity and artistic integrity. The song ultimately portrays the struggle of an artist trying to stay true to their vision in a world that often values profit over passion.