JI,JI,JI

Los Redondos de Ricota is a band originated in La Plata, Argentina, in 1976. The three pillars were: The "Indio" Solari (voice and guitar), "Skay" Beilinson (guitar) and Carmen Castro (manager), then Ricardo Cohen (artistic director) joined. This band remained independent during its 25 years of activity becoming a band that doesn't need help from the media to be successful. Throughout the years, it became more and more popular and thousands of teenagers formed an army of fans.

In 1986 they launched a CD named "Oktubre" which contained the musical theme ‘JI JI JI’. This song became famous and has been sung by several artists. The lyrics are a bit strange; so we decided to investigate its full background.

The song tells the story of six girls that lived in a flat together. They were like roommates. 

One night, as they used to do very often, they decided to go dancing. They all agreed, except one of them that was feeling tired and refused the invitation.

The five girls went dancing and had a blast. But their faces of joy changed when they returned home. 

There were many policemen at their door, and lots of neighbors trying to look inside. 

When they saw what had happened, their most terrible fears and fobias became alive. 

Their friend, the one that had stayed at home, was dismembered on her bed, obviously dead. 

On the wall, there was a terrible message written in blood: ‘Thanks for not turning on the lights’.

This story was the band’s inspiration for the song called ‘Ji-Ji-Ji’. Here’s a translation of its lyrics: 

In this hidden film in a white night

The tenacious son of your enemy

The distinguished executioner dines

On a cristal night that blows to pieces

I didn’t dream it – yeaaaaaahhhhhh-

He straightened up and toasted to your fate

I didn’t dream it –yeaaaaaahhhhh-

And he offered himself better than ever

Don’t look, please! And don’t turn on the light

The image will disfigure you

This film of an exquisite image

Children are like little bombs

The best way to the parakeet cave

For men that don’t sleep at night

I didn’t dream it –yeaaaaahhhhh-

And she was running adrift

I didn’t dream it –Yeaaaahhhhhh-

Blind eyes extremely open

Don’t look, please! And don’t turn on the light

The image will disfigure you

The final assembly is very curious

It is really, very entertaining

You walk in the dark crowd, unprepared

Tyrannizing those you have loved

Nahuel Lorenzo, Nicolás Virardi and Alan Da Cruz Calca – 3rd year