Malinche
Alex Anwandter Lyrics

The lyrics of Alex Anwandter's song "Malinche" delve into themes of deception and social criticism. The song addresses someone who has transformed into a deceitful individual, and the singer expresses their disappointment and betrayal. The opening lines, "No te da vergüenza / En qué te convertiste" (Aren't you ashamed / What have you become), point to the singer's lament and disbelief at the transformation they have witnessed.

The lyrics allude to the historical figure La Malinche, who was Hernán Cortés' interpreter during the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Comparing the person being addressed in the song to Malinche suggests that they are cunning and manipulative. The line "En el fondo eres serpiente / Y Malinche y seductor" (Deep down you are a snake / And Malinche and seductive) highlights the deceiving nature of this individual.

The lyrics go on to suggest that the person being addressed has developed a sense of superiority and authority. They have become arrogant and believe they are the "señor" or master of those around them. The lines "Te das vuelta y de repente / Ya te crees nuestro señor" (You turn around and suddenly / You believe yourself to be our lord) underscore this transformation.

The song also critiques the hypocrisy of this individual, who has adopted the guise of a preacher or moral authority figure. However, their actions are predictable, and they are seen through by others. The lyrics note that their pretense of being a preacher is merely a disguise, as they disavow their privileged background. The lines "Disfrazado de clase media / Renegando de tu mansión" (Disguised as middle class / Denying your mansion) highlight their attempts to distance themselves from their own wealth and privilege.

Throughout the song, there is a chorus of voices that sing "Estás cegado / No te hagas mal" (You are blinded / Don't do yourself wrong). These voices represent the observations and opinions of others in society regarding the person being addressed. The repeated condemnation signifies that the negative perception of this person's character is widespread.

The song concludes with a list of different places, suggesting that the negative reputation of this person has spread far and wide. The repetition of "Lo dicen, dicen, dicen" (They say, they say, they say) emphasizes the ubiquity of the criticisms and judgments leveled against them. Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the negative reputation attributed to this individual must have some basis in truth, as so many different communities have reached similar conclusions about their character.