Tomé Demasiado

Pappo's song 'Tomé Demasiado' delves into the destructive consequences of excessive drinking. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who once had a stable life, complete with a dog and a wife. However, his encounter with a bottle of Scotch whisky marks the beginning of his downfall. The repetition of 'tomé demasiado' (I drank too much) underscores the central theme of overindulgence and its repercussions.

The imagery of the protagonist wandering through an alley, kicking empty bottles, symbolizes the emptiness and loss that come with addiction. The bottles are not just physical objects but metaphors for the love and stability he once had but lost due to his excessive drinking. The line 'pateando botellas vacías de amor' (kicking empty bottles of love) poignantly captures this sense of loss and regret.

The chorus, 'Whisky, whisky, rock and roll,' ties the narrative to a broader cultural context. Rock and roll has often been associated with a lifestyle of excess, and Pappo, a renowned figure in the Argentine rock scene, uses this association to highlight the allure and danger of such a lifestyle. The song serves as a cautionary tale, warning of the perils of losing oneself to excess and the irreversible damage it can cause to one's life and relationships.