Agárrate de La Brocha

Negro Peregrino's song "Agárrate de La Brocha" is a whimsical and humorous narrative that delves into the absurdity of human behavior. The song tells the story of a man in a mental institution who is obsessed with painting using a large brush. This character, described as a 'loco rematado' (completely mad), is found at the top of a ladder, painting the ceiling with an empty brush while singing a traditional Malagueña song. The absurdity is heightened when another 'loco' (madman) passes by and humorously warns him to hold onto the brush because he is about to take the ladder away. This scene is a metaphor for the precariousness and irrationality that can be found in everyday life, suggesting that sometimes, people engage in actions that make little sense, yet they persist in them with great dedication.

The repetition of the phrase "Ni están todos los que son, ni son todos que están" (Not all who are here are, and not all who are are here) adds another layer of meaning. It implies that madness is not confined to the walls of a mental institution; rather, it is a universal trait that can be found in various forms and places. This line challenges the listener to reflect on the nature of sanity and the arbitrary lines society draws between the sane and the insane.

The song also plays with the idea of gender roles and stereotypes with the lines "Hay locos que tienen pum y hay locas que tienen pan" (There are madmen who have 'pum' and madwomen who have 'pan'). This could be interpreted as a commentary on how madness manifests differently in men and women, or it could simply be a playful way to highlight the diversity of human quirks and eccentricities. Overall, "Agárrate de La Brocha" uses humor and absurdity to explore deeper themes of human behavior, societal norms, and the thin line between sanity and madness.