Jaula de cristal
Boikot Lyrics

The lyrics of Boikot's song "Jaula de cristal" (Crystal Cage) speak of a decadent society where a few hold all the power, at the expense of the many who are exploited and enslaved. The singer's voice is that of someone who has learned to fight against this system, but who still feels trapped inside a "crystal cage". The image of the cage symbolizes both the limits imposed on those who are oppressed and the illusory sense of freedom given by those who hold power. The chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "Ellos me dan alas, donde no puedo volar" (They give me wings where I can't fly), highlights this ambivalence: the oppressor gives the oppressed the means to move, but without real liberation.

In the first verse, the singer speaks of the hammer that can't stop striking the place where they are exploited. This hammer is both a tool of resistance and a reminder of the constant violence of the system. The lines "Cansados de ser esclavos aprendimos a luchar" (Tired of being slaves, we learned to fight) show the transformation from passive victims to active agents of change. However, this struggle is not easy, as shown in the line "Cuanto más hundido creen que estoy, más saco la cabeza" (The deeper they think I am, the more I stick my head out). The image of the "decadent society" suggests that this is not just a personal struggle, but a collective one, where the answer lies in working together.

In the second verse, the focus shifts from individual struggle to collective action. The lines "Tan solo unos pocos acaparan el poder/Juntos podemos evitarlo" (Only a few monopolize the power/Together we can avoid it) speak of the need for solidarity and mutual aid. The goal is a world where the most needy are not left behind, where everyone can live with dignity. The repetition of the phrase "Decadent society, the answer" emphasizes the urgency of this goal.

Overall, the song denounces the inequalities and injustices of our society, while calling for resistance and solidarity. The image of the "crystal cage" is a powerful metaphor for the illusion of freedom and the need for real, collective liberation.