The group's lyrics are known for commenting on Venezuela's and Latin America's politics and society.
Valle de balas
Desorden Público Lyrics
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se levantan fortalezas, se prenden velas
alla afuera los revolveres no respetan,
plomo revienta y nadie se alarma mas de la cuenta
Valle de balas vivo en un valle de balas,
valle de balas mi ciudad esta brava(x2)
cada cual saque a pasear su propio miedo
alla afuera los revolveres no respetan,
plomo revienta y nadie se alarma mas de la cuenta
Valle de balas vivo en un valle de balas,
valle de balas mi ciudad esta brava(x2)
que santifiquen a Jose Gregorio!
y el presidente pa'l sanatorio
vamo pa'lla
caracas
Valle de balas vivo en un valle de balas,
valle de balas mi ciudad esta brava
Valle de balas vivo en un valle de balas,
valle de balas mi ciudad esta brava
(valle de balas vivo en un)
valle de balas vivo yo alla!
The lyrics of Desorden Público's "Valle de Balas" describe a city that is trapped in fear as violence runs rampant in the streets. As people hide behind their closed doors watching soap operas, they build fortresses and light candles as acts of protection. However, outside those walls, the sound of gunshots can be heard without pause. Death is just an everyday occurrence and no one is alarmed anymore.
The phrase "Valle de balas" which translates to "valley of bullets" is an apt description of their city. The singer narrates how everyone has their own story of oppression and fear, and everyone is constantly living in their own panic. As much as everyone tries to protect themselves, the violence never seems to stop.
The song reflects the reality of many people living in poverty-stricken areas where violence has become an ordinary sight. It's a call for help, a scream to the outside world that people need salvation from the never-ending cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
La ciudad se encierra a ver telenovelas
The city isolates itself by watching soap operas
se levantan fortalezas, se prenden velas
They build fortresses and light candles
alla afuera los revolveres no respetan,
Outside, guns show no respect
plomo revienta y nadie se alarma mas de la cuenta
Bullets burst and nobody is alarmed anymore than usual
Valle de balas vivo en un valle de balas,
Valley of bullets, I live in a valley of bullets
valle de balas mi ciudad esta brava(x2)
Valley of bullets, my city is fierce (x2)
Cada quien cuenta su cuento de atropello
Everyone tells their own story of abuse
cada cual saque a pasear su propio miedo
Everyone takes their own fear for a walk
que santifiquen a Jose Gregorio!
They should sanctify Jose Gregorio!
y el presidente pa'l sanatorio
And the president to the insane asylum
vamo pa'lla
caracas
Let's go there
Caracas
(valle de balas vivo en un)
(Valley of bullets, I live in a)
valle de balas vivo yo alla!
Valley of bullets, that's where I live!
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@PedroHernandez-jt6sy
2024 vive en mente en mis recuerdos.. Lo mejor de lo mejor..
@MixSone24
Aquí estamos porque ya beatificaron a José Gregorio Hernández, y esperamos que manden al presidente para el sanatorio.
@rodrigoguzmanloreto3350
Amén manito!
@daphneatacho3601
Me encanta este temazo!!!
@DavidRodriguez-oz5zi
Mostrándole a la gente en España lo que es el SKA de Aca!
@tuticobercini
Saludos muchachos desde California! Bellos recuerdos de esa grabacion...fue un gran honor poder haber participado en ella...Casi se me cae el brazo tocando la güira pero llegue!🤣 Bendiciones! -Eddie Amparo
@juanmanuelromerofaria5517
Lo mejor de lo mejor Venezuela es desorden público .
@libarvijaimesuseche3022
Dioosss miooo.. Quien puede superar estoooo... Nadieeee jamás en la vida....
@misaelsilvera4595
se escucha desde Lithuania!
@LaShimbombo
Aguante desorden oyeee saludos musiSKAles de Chile <3