No Lo Volveré a Hacer Más
Ska-P
The Endless Cycle of Partying and Regret in 'No Lo Volveré a Hacer Más'
Ska-P's song 'No Lo Volveré a Hacer Más' is a humorous yet poignant exploration of the cycle of partying, regret, and the inevitable repetition of the same behavior. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night out that starts innocently enough with a glass of wine and a shot, but quickly spirals into a full-blown party. The camaraderie and joy of the moment are palpable, as the singer toasts to friendship and good times. However, the night takes a turn as the 'diablo' of excess takes over, leading to a state of inebriation where there's no turning back.
The morning after is depicted with brutal honesty. The singer finds themselves suffering from a severe hangover, with their head in the toilet and a vow never to drink again. This moment of regret is a universal experience for many who have overindulged, making the song relatable and humorous. Despite the sincere promises to change, the cycle repeats itself. The lyrics highlight various social occasions that serve as excuses to drink again, from weddings to local festivals, showing how easily one can fall back into old habits.
The song also touches on the inevitability of this behavior for some people. The singer acknowledges their inability to stay away from the 'desmadre' (chaos) of partying. The repeated refrain of 'No lo volveré a hacer más' (I won't do it again) is both a promise and a lie, as the singer knows deep down that they will likely find themselves in the same situation again. The song ends on a somewhat resigned note, with the singer imagining their epitaph reading 'Media vida de resaca y media vida de embriaguez' (Half a life of hangovers and half a life of drunkenness), encapsulating the endless cycle of indulgence and regret.