El Perro de Alcibíades Lyrics by El Cuarteto de Nos is a new spanish song by El Cuarteto de Nos, released on Cuarteto de Nos’s official YouTube channel. The song was written by Roberto Musso, produced by Héctor Castillo, El Cuarteto de Nos, and Faro House, and appears on the album Puertas. Offering listeners a sharp, satirical, and politically charged experience, the track blends rock and experimental elements with pointed social commentary.
The song draws inspiration from the historical figure Alcibiades, using the metaphor of “the dog’s tail” to explore how distraction and manipulation are weaponized in modern discourse. Through clever lyrics and rhythmic hooks, El Cuarteto de Nos critiques how societies are diverted from significant issues by flashy, trivial controversies—a tactic seen in politics, media, and popular culture. The repetition of “¡Miren para allá!” (“Look over there!”) underscores the urgency and frustration of a world constantly redirected away from truth. The song is a biting exposé on how distraction becomes a smokescreen for control.
El Perro de Alcibíades Details
| Song | El Perro de Alcibíades |
|---|---|
| Album | Puertas |
| Artists | El Cuarteto de Nos |
| Written By | Roberto Musso |
| Produced By | Hector Castillo, El Cuarteto de Nos & Faro House |
| Label | Cuarteto de Nos |
| Language | Spanish |
| Released Date | Oct 24, 2024 |
El Perro de Alcibíades Lyrics
[Intro]
(Woof!)
[Estribillo]
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá!
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá! (Ladridos)
[Post-Estribillo]
Otra vez el viejo truco de la cortina de humo
Para mover el foco a otro lugar
Distraer con vulgaridades es el capítulo infaltable
En el manual de manipular
[Verso 1]
Que todos miren para otro lado (Lado)
Cuando hay un tema que está caldeado (Lado)
Algo banal que traiga disputa
Tapar lo serio tirando fruta
[Pre-Estribillo]
Encandilar con algo aparatoso
Disimulando asuntos peligrosos
Y que acapare la atención
Una trivial conversación (Oh)
[Estribillo]
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá! (Oh)
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá!
[Post-Estribillo]
Nos fuimos acostumbrando
Aturdiendo y embriagando
Al compás de la fascinación
Y nos han acorralado
Perros con rabos cortados
Que miramos con resignación
[Verso 2]
Humo que regula
Humo a la tribuna
Que sólo entretiene
Hasta que se esfuma
En el arte de ocultar la escena
Siempre hay alguien afilando la tijera
Y como ayer igual que hoy
Nada nuevo bajo el sol (Oh)
[Puente Instrumental]
[Interludio]
En el diario, en la foto (La cola del perro)
En la tele, en el meme (La cola del perro)
En la agenda (La cola del perro), en el verso (La cola del perro)
En la ropa (La cola del perro), en la sopa (Au)
[Pre-Estribillo]
Ya son tantos que resultan demasiados
Que cualquier día nos parece día raro
Si nadie escucha alrededor
Algún aullido de dolor (Oh)
[Estribillo]
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá! (Oh)
Humo, el perro, la cola
¡Miren para allá!
[Outro]
(Oh-oh-oh)
¡Miren para allá! (¡Mi-ren pa-ra a-llá!)
¡Miren para allá!
El Perro de Alcibíades Lyrics Meaning
[Intro]
The single word “Woof!” immediately sets the thematic tone, signaling the metaphorical use of a dog—specifically referencing the anecdote of Alcibiades cutting off his dog’s tail to give people something else to talk about. This opening primes listeners for a satirical exploration of diversion and manipulation.
[Estribillo]
In a chant-like refrain, “Humo, el perro, la cola” is repeated, mimicking a distraction mantra. El Cuarteto de Nos uses it to symbolize the cyclical nature of misinformation and misdirection—drawing attention away from what really matters with smoke (“humo”), spectacle (“el perro”), and a trivial detail (“la cola”). The call “¡Miren para allá!” mirrors how easily public focus is manipulated.
[Post-Estribillo]
This section explains the “cortina de humo” or smokescreen strategy used to manipulate public attention. El Cuarteto de Nos critiques how spectacle overrides substance, and how vulgarity or controversy is deliberately inserted into public discourse to bury more pressing concerns. It’s a direct callout of manipulative political and media tactics.
[Verse 1]
Here, the band dives deeper into the strategy of misdirection. They show how attention is deliberately diverted when a serious topic arises, replaced by empty or absurd arguments. The phrase “tirando fruta” (throwing nonsense) emphasizes the absurdity and randomness of such diversions.
[Pre-Estribillo]
This verse highlights how showy distractions blind the public, allowing dangerous issues to go unchecked. A seemingly innocent or trivial conversation takes center stage, overshadowing critical matters. El Cuarteto de Nos points out the ease with which attention can be hijacked by carefully chosen spectacle.
[Estribillo]
Repeated again, the chorus reinforces how programmed and repetitive these distractions become. The chant-like quality mimics how propaganda works—catchy, relentless, and hard to ignore, even when it’s meaningless.
[Post-Estribillo]
This passage reflects on how society has grown numb and resigned. The lyrics suggest that constant noise and sensory overload have dulled collective awareness. The “perros con rabos cortados” imagery is powerful—symbolizing not only the subjects of manipulation but also the public’s acceptance of diminished truth and agency.
[Verse 2]
The band outlines how distractions are actively crafted and served to the masses—hollow entertainment masking deeper manipulations. Someone is always “afilando la tijera,” preparing to cut off yet another truth. The message is clear: these are not accidental occurrences, but calculated acts of deceit.
[Puente Instrumental]
The instrumental break offers a moment of reflection amid the lyrical intensity, echoing the chaotic yet calculated nature of societal distractions. It musically mirrors the calm between smokescreens before the next wave of diversion.
[Interludio]
In a rapid-fire listing of where the dog’s tail appears—newspapers, memes, daily conversation—El Cuarteto de Nos shows how all aspects of life are infected by distraction. From media to personal routines, the symbol of misdirection is omnipresent, trivializing discourse everywhere.
[Pre-Estribillo]
This section acknowledges the overwhelming number of distractions, to the point where no day feels normal. El Cuarteto de Nos laments that genuine cries of distress (“aullido de dolor”) are no longer heard amidst the noise, making true suffering invisible.
[Estribillo]
The final chorus serves as a last, ironic plea to “look over there,” capturing the exhausting and never-ending cycle of manipulation. The repetition reinforces the theme of desensitization and the futility of trying to regain authentic focus in a media-saturated world.
[Outro]
The outro echoes the earlier chants with a tone of sarcasm and urgency. The command “¡Miren para allá!” closes the song with the same critique it began with, leaving listeners aware—and wary—of the ever-present smokescreens around them.
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The "El Perro de Alcibíades" song by El Cuarteto de Nos lyrics was written by Roberto Musso.
The "El Perro de Alcibíades" song by El Cuarteto de Nos was produced by Hector Castillo, El Cuarteto de Nos & Faro House.
El Cuarteto de Nos released "El Perro de Alcibíades" song on Oct 24, 2024.
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