Temps Perdut

Skaparapid's song 'Temps Perdut' is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to move beyond idle talk and take concrete steps towards social change. The lyrics, written in Catalan, emphasize the importance of active participation in the struggle for a better future. The song criticizes those who prefer to discuss revolution in the comfort of a bar rather than engaging in real-world activism. This sentiment is captured in the lines, 'Hei tío deixa ja d'embotar-me el cap que la lluita esta al carrer i no al fons del bar,' which translates to 'Hey dude, stop filling my head, the fight is in the street and not at the bottom of the bar.'

The song also highlights the shared struggles and the need for unity, particularly emphasizing the role of women in the fight for a better tomorrow. The lyrics, 'si lluitem per lo mateix i no en s'enfroten les dones sou qui mès teniu que guanyar en el quefer pel demà,' translate to 'if we fight for the same thing and women are not mocked, you have the most to gain in the work for tomorrow.' This line underscores the idea that everyone, especially women, has a significant stake in the outcome of social struggles.

Furthermore, 'Temps Perdut' criticizes empty rhetoric and encourages direct action. The line 'bla bla bla tot el fem molt be i per la boca a mort el peix,' which means 'blah blah blah, we do everything well and the fish dies by the mouth,' serves as a metaphor for the futility of mere talk without action. The song's message is clear: time is wasted on idle chatter, and real change requires active participation. The repeated call to 'no pergues el temps lluita al meu costat,' or 'don't waste time, fight by my side,' reinforces this urgent plea for collective action.