Demoliendo hoteles [English translation]

I who grew up with Videla*

I who was born without power

I who struggled for freedom

and never was able to have it,

I who lived among fascists

I who died on the altar

I who grew up with the ones who were okay

but at night everything was wrong.

Today I pass the time,

demolishing hotels

while the fuses join the cables

they hunt for hostages.

Today I pass the time,

demolishing hotels

while the guys there on the corner

put up posters.

I was educated with hate

and I hated humanity

one day I left with the hippies and I had a love and also much more.

Now I'm not more calm,

and why would it have to be

we all grow up without understanding

and still I feel abnormal

Today I pass the time,

demolishing hotels

while the fuses join the cables

they hunt for hostages.

Today I pass the time,

demolishing hotels

while the guys there on the corner

put up posters.

* Jorge Rafael Videla was de facto president of Argentina 1976-1981, came to power through a military coup, very corrupt regime, was later convicted of human rights violations, etc

• Artist:Charly García
• Album:Piano Bar (1984)