Megadeth
Parraleños
The Secret Musical Rebellion
The song "Megadeth" by Parraleños seems to be a playful and rebellious anthem that celebrates a shared secret and a love for heavy metal music, specifically the band Megadeth. The lyrics suggest a scenario where a person is questioning whether their partner's boyfriend knows about their clandestine enjoyment of heavy metal music, symbolized by the band Megadeth, and other non-mainstream activities like wearing studs at night. The song creates a sense of camaraderie and a bond over a shared secret that defies the boyfriend's expectations or knowledge.
The repeated questioning of what the boyfriend knows implies a contrast between the public persona and the private interests of the person in question. The lyrics also mention a variety of musical genres, such as cuarteto, chamamé, and cumbia, indicating a diverse taste in music that goes beyond what might be stereotypically expected from a heavy metal fan. This eclectic mix of musical references suggests a celebration of musical diversity and a rejection of being pigeonholed into one genre or lifestyle.
The song also contains a critique of the mainstream music scene, as seen in the lines about killing the DJ and dismissing the music of Björk and Beck. This could be interpreted as a rejection of popular music trends in favor of more niche or underground tastes. The mention of a tattoo of Ozzy Osbourne, another icon of heavy metal, further solidifies the theme of a hidden devotion to the genre. The song ends with a chant-like repetition of Megadeth's name, emphasizing the band's importance to the fans and their identity.