Gabetos is a less common, regional word for 'drawers' or 'compartments', often found in furniture. It's an interesting choice because it's not a word you hear every day in Spanish pop music.
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Esteman opens "Los Que Fueron" mid-thought: "Decía yo, un rezo más" [I was saying, one more prayer], like we've walked in on a ritual that was already running. He keeps circling one question instead of answering it: where do the people, and the beliefs, we lose actually go? "Cuestionar lo que no ves" [To question what you don't see], he sings, is almost its own punishment.
The chorus never gives him an answer, only the same absence again and again: "Se van y llegan más al olvido" [they go and fall more into oblivion], "Adonde fue y donde esta lo que vivimos" [where it went and where is what we lived]. He never names "los que alteran bases del ritual" [those who alter the foundations of the ritual]; whatever they built dissolves before he can point to it, and the song closes exactly where it started, on "Los que fueron se van" [those who were are leaving].
Esteman (Esteban Mateus Williamson), born on May 4, 1984, in Bogotá, Colombia, is a celebrated singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of rock en español, Latin pop, and alternative pop. Rising to fame with his viral hit "No te metas a mi Facebook", Esteman has become a vibrant voice in Latin music, releasing acclaimed albums such as 1er Acto, Caótica Belleza, and Amor Libre.
His music is recognized for its theatrical and colorful style, drawing inspiration from his background in art at Universidad de los Andes. Esteman is also noted for his openness about his identity as an openly gay artist, using his platform to promote inclusivity and break taboos within the music industry. With a feminist outlook and a commitment to challenging traditional machismo in Latin music, Esteman continues to captivate audiences across Colombia, Mexico, the United States, and beyond.