Pololeo Por Computer

Song Meaning

This track paints a picture of a modern-day courtship gone hilariously awry, all thanks to a computer and email. The narrator asks Antonio to borrow his computer to use email, clearly with a romantic agenda. They want to look younger and more attractive in a photo, a classic move to impress someone. The narrator seems to be using the computer for a bit of a charade, as the lyrics suggest Antonio is already set up with his own tech, implying this borrowed machine is for a specific, perhaps slightly deceptive, purpose. The interaction quickly escalates from a simple email request to a full-blown virtual flirtation. The narrator inquires about María's interests – 'causeo' and cueca dancing – and then, almost immediately, starts 'pinchar,' a Chilean slang term for teasing or flirting. The key reveal is that María is single and not yet in love, setting the stage for this digital romance. The narrator is actively pursuing her, using the computer as their primary tool. The lyrics humorously contrast this new digital age with the past, proclaiming, '¡Tiempos de modernidad!, ¡La Nasa ya quedó atrás!' The narrator observes that even dating, 'pololeo,' has gone virtual, requiring fewer years and less physical presence. The way María writes 'puertas adentro' (indoors) in all caps and without punctuation hints at her eagerness or perhaps a certain impulsiveness in this digital exchange. The punchline arrives with the pregnancy announcement, with the narrator blaming the 'E-mail' for the situation. This leads to a cynical conclusion: the computer isn't as useful for falling in love as one might think. The narrator explicitly rejects virtual love, yearning instead for '¡Amor corporal!' – a desire for tangible, physical connection over the fleeting digital kind.