Olla
Bacilos Lyrics

Bacilos's song La Olla offers a critical look at the world's sociopolitical and economic inequalities. The lyrics express the frustration of those born into poverty and marginalized communities, who feel oppressed and mistreated by the elites. The song starts with the line "A estrellas y a reyes les gusta el perico," which means "stars and kings like cocaine." This line sets the tone for the rest of the song as it highlights how the rich and famous can get away with indulging in illegal activities without facing any consequences, whereas ordinary people often bear the brunt of such actions. The blame and punishment are shifted to Colombians, who are often stereotyped as the culprits behind drug trafficking, leading to discrimination and prejudice against the entire community.

The lyrics further emphasize the injustices faced by those at the bottom rung of society, such as the mistreatment they encounter in airports or how the laws are selectively enforced. The powerful write laws that suit their interests while disregarding the struggles of the poor that make them disproportionately suffer the consequences of these laws. The final lines of the song capture the sense of hopelessness and desperation of those born in the "olla," or pot. The imagery represents how life can feel like being stuck in a boiling pot with no way out. The repeated line, "Nacimos en la olla," or "We were born in the pot," highlights how some people are unlucky to be born into such hardship, and their options are limited.