La Lanza Lyrics in English Babasónicos

La Lanza feels like the soundtrack to an emotional duel. The singer wakes up on the battlefield of a relationship, declaring “no voy a dar el brazo a torcer” – I won’t give in. Both partners are staring at their own worst reflections, hurling accusations and half-finished attacks. The broken spear that gets left “clavada la mitad” is a vivid symbol: each person wounds the other, yet neither lands the decisive blow. Instead of surrendering, the narrator stands firm, vowing not to complain, cry, or join the other’s self-destructive “club.”

Behind the catchy groove lies a lesson about boundaries. Babasónicos turns the clash of egos into poetry, reminding us that sometimes the bravest move is refusing to play the same toxic game. We hear strength in vulnerability, defiance in restraint, and the quiet power of walking away – even with a spear tip still lodged in the heart.