Arriba Extremoduro

Melendi's song 'Arriba Extremoduro' is a heartfelt tribute to the raw and authentic music of the Spanish rock band Extremoduro. The lyrics express a deep sense of disillusionment with contemporary music, which the artist feels lacks the genuine emotion and rebellious spirit that characterized Extremoduro's work. Melendi laments the absence of songs that speak to real issues and emotions, criticizing modern music for being superficial and dishonest. This sentiment is encapsulated in lines like 'Ya no quedan canciones como las de Extremoduro' (There are no more songs like those of Extremoduro) and 'No queremos canciones que digan que nos sobra el amor' (We don't want songs that say we have too much love).

The song also delves into Melendi's personal struggles and his quest for self-understanding. He describes feeling lost and disconnected, with his path obscured by falsehoods and pretentiousness. The metaphor of broken light bulbs ('Se me han roto las bombillas de las luces que alumbraban mi camino') symbolizes his struggle to find clarity and direction. This imagery is further reinforced by his disdain for 'cuatro pijos cantandole a lo divino' (four posh kids singing about the divine), highlighting his frustration with the inauthenticity he perceives in the music industry.

In 'Arriba Extremoduro,' Melendi also pays homage to Evaristo, the lead singer of the punk band La Polla Records, known for his blunt and rebellious lyrics. By expressing a desire to be like Evaristo, Melendi aligns himself with a tradition of musical authenticity and social critique. The repeated call to 'levantese la gente' (rise up, people) is a rallying cry for listeners to reject superficiality and embrace the raw, unfiltered expression that bands like Extremoduro and La Polla Records represent. This song is not just a critique but also a call to action, urging people to seek out and create music that speaks to the heart of human experience.