Perdónanos la Deuda
El Tri Lyrics


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Del influyentismo, la corrupcion y la impunidad
libranos señor por piedad

De la demagogia, el abuso del poder y

la falta de integridad

libranos señor por piedad

Perdonanos la deuda

perdonanos señor

como nosotros perdonamos

las tranzas de los que nos gobiernan

Perdonanos la deuda

perdonanos señor

como nosotros perdonamos

las tranzas de los que nos gobiernan

De los granaderos, la represion y

la perjudicial

libranos señor por piedad

de los granaderos, la represion y

la perjudicial

libranos señor por piedad

Perdonanos la deuda

perdonanos señor

como nosotros perdonamos

las tranzas de los que nos gobiernan

Del influyentismo, la corrupcion y la impunidad

libranos señor por piedad

De la demagogia, el abuso del poder y

la falta de integridad





libranos señor por piedad

Overall Meaning

In the song "Perdonanos la deuda" by El Tri, the lyrics call out for mercy and forgiveness for the debts that both the people and the government owe. The first verse talks about the societal issues of influentism, corruption, and impunity – all of which can be seen to plague Mexican politics. The songwriter asks for divine intervention and mercy; they want to be saved from these problems that affect the entire nation. The second verse talks about the abuse of power, demagoguery, and lack of integrity. The lyrics show that the people are aware of how those in power are blatantly trying to manipulate the public in their own self-interest. The third verse addresses the use of force by the government, particularly the Granaderos – the Mexican riot police. Repression and violence in the name of maintaining law and order is especially detrimental to a society, and the songwriter is asking for intervention and mercy.


The chorus of the song speaks about asking for forgiveness for the debt that the people owe. It equates the corruption and mismanagement by those in power to the people's faults. Despite the wrongdoing of those in positions of power, the people are willing to forgive them as long as they are also forgiven. The message is a plea for empathy and kindness in the face of corrupt and harmful practices.


Overall, "Perdonanos la deuda" is a song that asks for mercy and forgiveness for the debts and wrongdoings that pervade Mexican society. It calls out the injustices the people face at the hands of the government and acknowledges that both parties have faults that need to be forgiven.


Line by Line Meaning

Del influyentismo, la corrupcion y la impunidad
Save us, Lord, from the influence, corruption, and impunity that plague our nation.


libranos señor por piedad
Free us, Lord, out of your mercy and compassion.


De la demagogia, el abuso del poder y
Deliver us from the demagogy, abuse of power,


la falta de integridad
and lack of integrity that have corroded our society.


Perdonanos la deuda
Forgive us our debt,


perdonanos señor
forgive us, Lord,


como nosotros perdonamos
just as we forgive


las tranzas de los que nos gobiernan
the shady deals of those who govern us.


De los granaderos, la represion y
Protect us from the riot police, repression,


la perjudicial
and harmful actions they commit.


Perdonanos la deuda
Forgive us our debt,


perdonanos señor
forgive us, Lord,


como nosotros perdonamos
just as we forgive


las tranzas de los que nos gobiernan
the shady deals of those who govern us.


Del influyentismo, la corrupcion y la impunidad
Save us, Lord, from the influence, corruption, and impunity that plague our nation.


libranos señor por piedad
Free us, Lord, out of your mercy and compassion.


De la demagogia, el abuso del poder y
Deliver us from the demagogy, abuse of power,


la falta de integridad
and lack of integrity that have corroded our society.




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