Buenas noticias

The song 'Buenas noticias' by Los Redonditos de Ricota, an iconic Argentine rock band, delves into themes of despair, hope, and the resilience of the downtrodden. The lyrics paint a picture of a group of outcasts, described with phrases like 'inconsolable band of dogs without a brochure' and 'pathetic travelers.' These characters are depicted as marginalized individuals, perhaps living on the fringes of society, who are nonetheless capable of love and desire, as suggested by the term 'lunatic diamonds' and the reference to them as the singer's lovers.

The phrase 'good news from the hidden ones' suggests a glimmer of hope or a positive turn for these underprivileged characters. The song seems to convey a message that even those who are convalescent or have been through tough times ('the wounded') have something to look forward to. The singer's admission of no longer waiting with bated breath ('my breath no longer waits') and the absence of ferocity in his bite ('no beast in my fang') could imply a sense of resignation or acceptance of their plight, yet there is still a voracious appetite for life ('but I devour, wounded, the space and the shine of my lovers').

The final stanza speaks of relapses and spells, which could be metaphors for the setbacks and small victories in the lives of these characters. The mention of being 'marked by fire' and unaffected by shootouts further emphasizes their hardened existence. The song, with its poetic and somewhat cryptic lyrics, invites listeners to empathize with those who are often overlooked and to find beauty in their resilience and continued struggle.