Canto a la rebelión
Ska-P Lyrics
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La arrogancia que otorga el poder, os la vais a comer
Mírales, mírales, mírales, se ríen del pueblo
Usan la represión como solución
Nos quieren callar, nos quieren dormir, nos quieren sumisos
Para mantener tu resignación bajo su control
Democracia pestilente, estafa electoral, títeres que vienen y van
en un circo caótico, dramático, patético
Alabanzas al dinero, competitividad, mercados listos a especular
Libre comercio sin barreras
Orale, Orale
Nos golpean, nos roban y encierran en nombre de su libertad
Es la ira del pueblo lo que encontrarán
Nos engañan y mienten se aferran a la impunidad
No nos van a parar
No nos van a parar
Oh Oh canto a la rebelión
Canto al luchador, canto al soñador, al utópico
Oh Oh yo canto a la rebelión
Canto al despertar de los pueblos de un mundo lunático
Gobiernos sometidos al especulador, juegan a politiquear
En un circo caótico, dramático, patético
Jornalero o campesino, estudiante soñador, proletarios alcen la voz
Todos en firme pie de guerra
Orale, Orale
Nos golpean, nos roban y encierran en nombre de su libertad
Es la ira del pueblo lo que encontrarán
Nos engañan y mienten se aferran a la impunidad
No nos van a parar
No nos van a parar
Oh Oh canto a la rebelión
Canto al luchador, canto al soñador, al utópico
Oh Oh yo canto a la rebelión
Canto al despertar de los pueblos de un mundo lunático
Oh Oh canto a la rebelión
Canto al luchador, canto al soñador, al utópico
Orale, Orale, Orale, estos pinches pendejos
La arrogancia que otorga el poder, os la vais a comer
Mírales, mírales, mírales, se ríen del pueblo
Usan la represión como solución
Nos quieren callar, nos quieren dormir, nos quieren sumisos
Para mantener tu resignación bajo su control
The lyrics of Ska-P's song Canto a la rebelión or "Song of Rebellion" speak about the oppressive and corrupt ways of those in power who use repression and arrogance to control and silence the voices of the people. The song challenges the political circus and the hypocrisy of those in government who claim to represent democracy and freedom, but instead steal, oppress and imprison those who speak out against their lies. The lyrics praise the fighters, dreamers, and utopians who resist the injustices and discrimination that exist in our world. The song encourages people to rise up against the powerful and fight for their rights, to never be silenced, and to always dream of creating a better world.
The opening lines of the song are a direct address to those in power, calling them "pinche pendejos" or "damn idiots," and challenging their arrogance and use of repression to maintain their control. The lyrics accuse them of wanting to keep people submissive and resigned to their fate through lies and deceit, with "democracy pestilente" or "rotten democracy," and "estafa electoral" or "electoral fraud." The song labels the political system as a chaotic, dramatic, and pathetic circus that breeds corruption and hypocrisy, where politicians come and go like puppets.
The song calls all people to stand firm in the face of oppression and injustice, regardless of their social status, be it "jornalero o campesino" or "proletarios," "students," or "dreamers." The lyrics celebrate the power of people to unite, rise up, and rebel, tapping into the power of their anger or "ira" to break the chains of the oppressors. The song encourages listeners to never lose hope or abandon their dreams, even in the face of adversity, and to always believe that a better future is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Orale, Orale, Orale, estos pinches pendejos
This is a statement of contempt towards those who hold power and use it to oppress the people.
La arrogancia que otorga el poder, os la vais a comer
The powerful are arrogant and will eventually suffer the consequences of their actions.
Mírales, mírales, mírales, se ríen del pueblo
Those in power mock and disrespect the people they are supposed to serve.
Usan la represión como solución
The ruling class uses repression as a means of controlling the population rather than addressing their needs and concerns.
Nos quieren callar, nos quieren dormir, nos quieren sumisos
The rulers want to silence, pacify, and subjugate the disadvantaged masses.
Para mantener tu resignación bajo su control
They aim to keep your passivity under their influence.
Democracia pestilente, estafa electoral, títeres que vienen y van
The sham democracy is corrupt, the elections are rigged, and the politicians are mere puppets.
en un circo caótico, dramático, patético
The political system is a chaotic, dramatic, and pathetic circus.
Alabanzas al dinero, competitividad, mercados listos a especular
The emphasis is on profit, competition, and speculation in the unregulated markets.
Libre comercio sin barreras
Free trade without any restrictions or protections.
Nos golpean, nos roban y encierran en nombre de su libertad
Oppression, theft, and imprisonment are carried out in the name of their freedom.
Es la ira del pueblo lo que encontrarán
The rulers will face the wrath of the people.
Nos engañan y mienten se aferran a la impunidad
They deceive and lie while holding onto their impunity.
No nos van a parar
The people refuse to be silenced.
Oh Oh canto a la rebelión
The song is a call to rebellion.
Canto al luchador, canto al soñador, al utópico
The song honors those who fight for justice and dream of a better world.
Canto al despertar de los pueblos de un mundo lunático
The song celebrates the awakening of the people to the madness of the current world.
Gobiernos sometidos al especulador, juegan a politiquear
Governments are subservient to the interests of the speculators and engage in political gamesmanship.
Jornalero o campesino, estudiante soñador, proletarios alcen la voz
The call to rebel is extended to all members of the working classes, whether they are laborers, farmers, or students.
Todos en firme pie de guerra
Everyone is called to stand firm, ready for war.
Contributed by Kylie B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.