Pundonor translates to 'sense of honor' or 'self-esteem'. It's a somewhat formal and less common word that evokes a strong feeling of personal dignity and pride.
In the song, the narrator is frustrated by being denied entry to trendy clubs in New York because he's 'Spanish'. He sings, "Me hieren el pundonor" (They wound my sense of honor), expressing how this discrimination deeply offends his pride and self-respect. It's a powerful word to convey his indignation.
This song is a hilarious adventure about someone who decides to travel to New York because the dollar is devalued, making it a great time for international travel. Our narrator is a man of action,
Mecano was a pioneering Spanish pop band formed in Madrid in 1981, consisting of Ana Torroja and brothers Nacho and José María Cano. They are celebrated as one of the best-selling Spanish bands of all time, with over 20 million records sold worldwide. Known for their evolution from synth-pop and new wave sounds to more acoustic pop rock infused with diverse genres such as flamenco, bossa nova, and salsa, Mecano left a lasting imprint on Spanish and Latin American music scenes.
Their hits include timeless classics like "Hijo de la luna," "Me cuesta tanto olvidarte," and the groundbreaking "Mujer contra mujer," which was adapted into several languages and became a worldwide number one hit. Their music inspired a successful musical, Hoy no me puedo levantar, viewed by over 1.5 million spectators across Spain and Mexico. Though their original run ended in the early 1990s, Mecano's innovative style and cultural impact continue to resonate with new generations of music lovers.