Cuestión De Prioridades Lyrics in English by Melendi
Metralla translates to "shrapnel" or "grapeshot." It's a striking and uncommon word in song lyrics, immediately grabbing attention due to its strong imagery of conflict and violence.
In the song, Melendi uses it in a powerful and ironic way, wishing that "la metralla se convierta en chocolate" (shrapnel turns into chocolate). This transformation from a symbol of war to a symbol of pleasure highlights a desire for peace and a better world, making the word's usage particularly memorable and thought-provoking.
Melendi's "Cuestión De Prioridades" is a powerful song that really makes you think about what truly matters in the world. He starts by wishing for a world where "las palabras sean mas lentas que las balas" [words are slower than bullets] and where love isn't something you can buy, regretting that he once "haber comprao' tu amor" [bought your love]. It's a blunt look at societal issues, from judging women's clothing to the stark reality of global hunger.
He's not afraid to call out the hypocrisy, stating that he's more worried about "los niños que mueren de hambre" [children who die of hunger] and their mothers than trivial things. He even directly challenges leaders, saying, "Perdonen, sus gobernantes, esta mía ignorancia, no entiendo que en pleno año 2000 a mil kilómetros de aquí se están muriendo de hambre" [Forgive me, your rulers, this ignorance of mine, I don't understand how in the year 2000, a thousand kilometers from here, people are dying of hunger]. It's a raw and honest plea for humanity to re-evaluate its priorities, especially when we spend money on tanks instead of feeding those in need.
