Las Torres

“Las Torres” by Nose Quien Y Los Nosecuantos is a satirical and biting commentary on the political and social turmoil in Peru. The song uses a repetitive and almost nursery rhyme-like structure to highlight the absurdity and pervasiveness of corruption and violence in the country. The imagery of terrorists, guerrillas, and various corrupt figures balancing on a crumbling tower serves as a metaphor for the fragile state of the nation, teetering on the brink of collapse due to the actions of these individuals.

The song mentions several notorious figures in Peruvian politics and society, such as Alan Garcia, a former president known for his controversial tenure, and Abimael Guzmán, the leader of the Shining Path guerrilla group. By listing these names alongside terrorists and drug traffickers, the song equates their actions and impacts, suggesting that they all contribute to the country's instability. The inclusion of various other societal figures, from police officers to journalists, further emphasizes the widespread nature of corruption and the complicity of different sectors in maintaining the status quo.

The chorus, which repeats the idea of calling more people to balance on the tower, underscores the cyclical and self-perpetuating nature of corruption and violence. The final lines, which mention a judge, a fiscal, and even a virgin, highlight the absurdity and hopelessness of the situation, suggesting that no one is immune to the corrupting influence. The song ends on a note of unresolved tension, with the repeated chant of “Si no hay solución, la huelga continua” (If there is no solution, the strike continues), reflecting the ongoing struggle and lack of resolution in the face of systemic issues.