Hace Unos Días Fui a Santiago

Tito Fernandez, also known as 'El Temucano,' is a renowned Chilean folk singer and songwriter known for his humorous and often satirical lyrics. In 'Hace Unos Días Fui a Santiago,' Fernandez narrates a comical and exaggerated experience of visiting Santiago, the capital of Chile. The song is a vivid portrayal of the misadventures and cultural shocks faced by someone from a rural area visiting a bustling city for the first time.

The lyrics describe a series of unfortunate events that befall the protagonist, starting from losing his luggage at the train station to being robbed and left with nothing. Fernandez uses humor and irony to highlight the stark contrasts between rural and urban life. The mention of 'las niñas andan piluchas' (the girls walk around naked) and 'los micros con suspensores' (the buses with suspenders) adds a layer of absurdity, painting a picture of a city that is both chaotic and bewildering to the outsider.

The song also touches on themes of vulnerability and exploitation. The protagonist's encounters with various city dwellers, including a 'vieja guatona' (fat old woman) who proposes marriage and a 'perico con falda' (parrot in a skirt) who calls him 'm'hijito rico' (my rich little boy), underscore the sense of being out of place and taken advantage of. The repeated refrain of being 'cogotiarme' (mugged) and left 'en pelotas' (naked) serves as a metaphor for the stripping away of his rural innocence and naivety.

Through this humorous narrative, Fernandez not only entertains but also offers a critique of urban life and its impact on those who are unaccustomed to its ways. The song resonates with anyone who has ever felt out of their depth in a new and overwhelming environment, making it a timeless piece of social commentary wrapped in humor and wit.