Las avispas

Mojinos Escozios, a Spanish rock band known for their humorous and irreverent lyrics, brings us 'Las avispas,' a song that captures the absurdity and hilarity of a summer gone wrong. The protagonist spends his summer catching wasps and putting them in a jar, a seemingly pointless and foolish activity that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The repetitive chorus emphasizes this absurdity, highlighting the protagonist's lack of better things to do.

The narrative takes a humorous turn when the protagonist recounts his trip to Ibiza, where he meets a German hippie. While she is interested in taking him to the beach, he has other, more intimate plans. However, his beach experience turns disastrous when a wasp finds its way into his swim trunks and stings him in a very sensitive area, causing it to swell up like a sausage. This incident is described with a mix of humor and exaggeration, making it a memorable and comical moment in the song.

The song continues to describe the protagonist's daily routine of going to the beach, trying to get a tan, and always ending up near a wasp nest. The recurring theme of wasps and their painful stings serves as a metaphor for the unexpected and often ridiculous challenges that life throws at us. Mojinos Escozios use their signature blend of rock and humor to turn a series of unfortunate events into a lighthearted and entertaining story, reminding us to find humor even in the most uncomfortable situations.