Por Un Pito Ruin

Victor Jara's song 'Por Un Pito Ruin' is a humorous and satirical narrative that tells the story of an old woman who swallows a whistle. The song begins with a young boy playing with a whistle, imitating birds with great skill. An old woman, intrigued and perhaps envious, snatches the whistle from the boy, intending to play with it herself. However, in her clumsiness, she accidentally swallows the whistle, setting off a series of comical events.

The old woman, now with the whistle lodged in her throat, finds herself unable to expel it. Her eyes widen in panic, and despite her best efforts, the whistle continues to sound from within her. The situation escalates as her friends speculate wildly, suggesting she has a nest of mice in her stomach. The whistle's persistent noise causes the old woman great distress, and she laments her misfortune.

As the whistle travels through her digestive system, it continues to make noise, much to the old woman's dismay. The song reaches its climax when the whistle, now deep within her, causes her to emit sounds like a canary. The neighbors, alarmed by the strange noises, are drawn into the spectacle. The song ends on a humorous note, with the old woman singing like a bird, much to the amusement of those around her.

'Por Un Pito Ruin' is a playful and light-hearted song that showcases Victor Jara's talent for storytelling and satire. Through this whimsical tale, Jara highlights themes of curiosity, envy, and the unexpected consequences of our actions, all wrapped in a humorous and engaging narrative.