El Tuerto Y Los Ciegos

The song 'El Tuerto Y Los Ciegos' by Sui Generis, a prominent Argentine rock band from the 1970s, is a poetic exploration of perception, truth, and societal norms. The lyrics present a character named Cassandra, who is metaphorically 'naked from cold and as beautiful as yesterday,' suggesting a raw, unadulterated truth that remains timeless. The phrase 'as exact as two and two are three' immediately introduces the theme of distorted reality or a truth that is not universally acknowledged.

Cassandra's arrival and the narrator's admission of his own 'stupidity' in her presence could imply the recognition of one's ignorance when faced with profound truth. The warm welcome extended to Cassandra, associated with the sun and childhood, symbolizes a return to innocence and clarity. The dance that only a few can see represents the ability to perceive beyond the ordinary, to understand deeper truths that most are blind to.

The second verse delves into the conflict between the enlightened individual and the conformist society. Cassandra's story, though accurately told, is dismissed by others who believe her to be mentally unwell. This reflects the societal tendency to label as 'madness' what is simply a deeper insight. The song criticizes mediocrity and celebrates the 'madness' that allows some to 'see beyond,' suggesting that true visionaries are often misunderstood or overlooked by the majority.