Ska-P is a Spanish ska punk group formed in Vallecas (a neighborhood of Mad… Read Full Bio ↴Ska-P is a Spanish ska punk group formed in Vallecas (a neighborhood of Madrid, Spain) in 1994. Most of their songs feature an infectious and energic vibe and feature lyrics about non-conformity, criticism of capitalism and racism, and their defense of equal justice, plus taking part in various multicultural, alternative and anti-globalization festivals. Their song "Cannabis", supporting and defending the legalization of said substance, launched them to certain popularity in Spain and parts of Mexico and South America. They also have followers in the UK, The Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Portugal, and other European countries.

After a wildly successful tour across South America in late 2005, the band decided, in their own words, to "stop for a while". Some of their members went on to form side band projects such as No Relax and The Locos. As time went by without further notices, many Ska-P fans feared the band had been gone for good. On late April 2008 and for the rejoice of their worldwide fans, they announced their return as a band on their official site.

Their new album, "Lágrimas y gozos", was released the 7th of October 2008 and its first single is called "Crimen sollicitationis". The band is going to perform various shows around South America and Europe in November and December.

Official website: http://www.ska-p.net

Adoctrinad@s
Ska-P Lyrics

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En el barrio
En el pueblo
En las calles
En la universidad
En tu casa
O en los bares
No no no no no no no

Si veneras al ladrón
Si confías en la ley
No no no
Si conscientes la opresión
Y justificas al infame
O no no no no

Si renuncias a pensar
Por no querés desentonar
O no
Justificando al agresor
Tu también
Eres culpable

En el barrio
En el pueblo
En las calles
O en la universidad
En tu casa
En los bares
En el curro
Te van a adoctrinar

Adoctrinado
Adoctrinada
Adoctrinado

Lograrán normalizar
La dictadura donde no sabes que estás
Bonita cárcel de cristal
A la que llaman democracia
Que no

Si te parece algo normal
Respirar putrefacción
O no
Sabes que te adaptaran
A vivir
Entre la mierda

En el barrio
En el pueblo
En las calles
O en la universidad
En tu casa
En los bares
En el curro
Te van a adoctrinar

Nunca pierdas el canal
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Nunca pierdas el control
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Nunca pierdas el control
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay

Adoctrinado
Adoctrinada
Adoctrinado

La dictadura casi es perfecta
Es invisible
No te das cuenta
No
Donde se ve esa bota que aplastará
Tu existencia

En el barrio
En el pueblo
En las calles
O en la universidad
En tu casa
En los bares
En el curro
Te van a adoctrinar

Nunca pierdas el canal
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Nunca pierdas el control
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Nunca pierdas el control
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Ay ay ay ay ay ay ay ay

Que gran jugada maestra
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Crear vidas de mierda
(Te van a adoctrinar)
Y nos hacen creer a las masas
(Te van a adoctrinar)

Que la culpa es nuestra
(Te van a adoctrinar)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ska-P's song "Adoctrinad@s" address the issue of indoctrination in society, highlighting different contexts where it can occur. The song urges listeners to be aware of the manipulation and control imposed on them by various entities, such as the government, education system, media, and even their own homes.

In the verses, the lyrics mention different places where indoctrination can take place, such as the neighborhood, the streets, the university, and even at home or in bars. It criticizes those who blindly follow and support thieves and corrupt officials, justify oppression, or choose not to think critically in order to fit in. The song emphasizes that by accepting and justifying the actions of oppressors, individuals also share the responsibility and guilt.

The chorus warns against losing control and awareness, as the powers that be will continue to indoctrinate and manipulate. It describes the subtle nature of the dictatorship, which thrives on normalizing it and making people unaware of their own imprisonment. The lyrics convey that it is necessary to resist and reject this indoctrination in order to break free from the chains of an oppressive system.

Line by Line Meaning

En el barrio
In the neighborhood

En el pueblo
In the town

En las calles
In the streets

En la universidad
In the university

En tu casa
In your house

O en los bares
Or in the bars

No no no no no no no
No no no no no no no

Si veneras al ladrón
If you worship the thief

Si confías en la ley
If you trust the law

No no no
No no no

Si conscientes la opresión
If you are aware of the oppression

Y justificas al infame
And justify the infamous

O no no no no
Or no no no no

Si renuncias a pensar
If you give up thinking

Por no querés desentonar
Because you don't want to stand out

O no
Or no

Justificando al agresor
Justifying the aggressor

Tu también
You too

Eres culpable
Are guilty

Te van a adoctrinar
They will indoctrinate you

Adoctrinado
Indoctrinated

Adoctrinada
Indoctrinated

Adoctrinado
Indoctrinated

Lograrán normalizar
They will normalize

La dictadura donde no sabes que estás
The dictatorship where you don't know you are

Bonita cárcel de cristal
Beautiful glass prison

A la que llaman democracia
That they call democracy

Que no
That no

Si te parece algo normal
If it seems normal to you

Respirar putrefacción
To breathe putrefaction

O no
Or no

Sabes que te adaptaran
You know they will adapt you

A vivir
To live

Entre la mierda
Among the shit

Te van a adoctrinar
They will indoctrinate you

Nunca pierdas el canal
Never lose the channel