Discoshock

Serú Girán's song 'Discoshock' is a satirical take on the disco culture and the superficiality that often accompanies it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a character named Gertrudis, who is depicted as someone overly concerned with appearances and fashion. The reference to 'camisas y zapatos de Gardel' (shirts and shoes of Gardel) alludes to the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel, suggesting that Gertrudis is trying to emulate a bygone era's style, but in a way that seems out of place and laughable in the modern context. The mention of a corset further emphasizes this outdated and exaggerated sense of fashion.

The repeated exclamations of 'Raja! Raja! Gertrudis' can be interpreted as a call for Gertrudis to leave or escape from this superficial lifestyle. The use of the word 'raja,' which can mean 'run away' or 'leave,' adds a sense of urgency and mockery. The line 'El cigarrillo que te acaban de encender / Es un ladrillo en la nuca vas a ver' (The cigarette they just lit for you / Is a brick to the back of your head, you'll see) suggests that the habits and lifestyle choices Gertrudis is making are ultimately harmful and self-destructive.

The chorus, with its repeated calls to 'Mama! Papa! Gertrudis' and 'Coco! Channel! Gertrudis,' juxtaposes familial and high-fashion references, highlighting the absurdity of Gertrudis's attempts to blend these worlds. The mention of 'Coco Channel' (a playful misspelling of Coco Chanel) underscores the critique of consumerism and the obsession with brand names. Overall, 'Discoshock' serves as a humorous yet pointed commentary on the disco era's excesses and the emptiness of living a life focused solely on appearances.