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
El Libertador
Ska-P Lyrics
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un tal Bolívar, le dicen El Libertador, El Libertador
Gritos de justicia, tierra y libertad vuelven a resonar en Sudamérica
Ha comenzado una nueva revolución y esta vez avanza con convicción
Reforma agraria y justa redistribución, sanidad, cultura y buena educación
respeto y dignidad al indígena, al indígena
Socializar y ¡¡NO A LA PRIVATIZACIÓN!!, mejoras laborales "pal" trabajador
lo que la tierra ofrece es de la población, contra la oligarquía y el explotador
Una guerra de medios manipula la verdad
Enséñale los dientes a la cara al Tío Sam
sin dar un paso atrás.
ADELANTE COMANDANTE, PONTE AL FRENTE CON HONESTIDAD
COMIENZA A AMANECER EN LATINOAMÉRICA
PASO FIRME HACIA DELANTE, PISA FUERTE CON ROTUNDIDAD
CUANDO UN PUEBLO SE SABE ORGANIZAR
ES UN PUEBLO SABIO Y LIBRE
Oh oh oh oh! Lejos de la perfección
se avanza al caminar cuando se tiene ilusión
Una guerra de medios manipula la verdad...
ADELANTE COMANDANTE, PONTE AL FRENTE CON HONESTIDAD...
Oh oh oh oh! Aires de rebelión en Latinoamérica
Oh oh oh oh! Tiempo de transición en toda América
ADELANTE COMANDANTE, PONTE AL FRENTE, COMANDANTE
OH OH OH! DE LATINOAMÉRICA
PASO FIRME HACIA DELANTE, PISA FUERTE, COMANDANTE
OH OH OH! EN LATINOAMÉRICA
The lyrics in Ska-P's song El Libertador are a reflection of the struggles that South America has faced over the years. The song starts with highlighting the poverty and despair in the region but amidst all that, there's hope. A symbol of that hope comes in the form of Simon Bolivar, 'El Libertador', who has planted a flower in the mud. This portrays the message that something good can be found even in the darkest of times. The song then goes on to describe the cries for justice, land, and freedom that have started a new revolution in South America.
The lyrics talk about how the new revolution is focused on bringing about changes in areas like land reform, just distribution of resources, healthcare, education, and respect for indigenous people. These are critical issues that have been ignored for years in South America, leading to widespread poverty and severe inequality. The song proclaims the importance of socialization over privatization and improving working conditions for workers. It also talks about fighting the oligarchy and the exploiters and resisting the manipulative messages of the mainstream media.
In the end, the song is a call for a strong, honest leader to emerge and lead the way towards a brighter future for South America. It emphasizes the importance of people coming together, organizing themselves and moving towards their common goal – a wise and free society.
Line by Line Meaning
Entre miseria, hambre y desolación, en el fango alguien plantó una flor
Despite the poverty and destitution, someone managed to bring hope and beauty amidst the chaos.
un tal Bolívar, le dicen El Libertador, El Libertador
This person, Bolívar, is known to have freed many countries from oppression, and hence, earned the title of 'The Liberator'.
Gritos de justicia, tierra y libertad vuelven a resonar en Sudamérica
People are once again demanding justice, land, and freedom in South America.
Ha comenzado una nueva revolución y esta vez avanza con convicción
A new revolution is underway, and this time it is fueled by the determination to bring about change.
Reforma agraria y justa redistribución, sanidad, cultura y buena educación
The revolution seeks reforms in agriculture, fair distribution of resources, healthcare, education, and culture.
respeto y dignidad al indígena, al indígena
The revolution aims to give respect and dignity to the native peoples.
Socializar y ¡¡NO A LA PRIVATIZACIÓN!!, mejoras laborales 'pal' trabajador
The revolution stands against privatization and aims to socialize the resources. It also works towards improving the working conditions of the laborers.
lo que la tierra ofrece es de la población, contra la oligarquía y el explotador
The resources offered by land belong to the population and not just to the few in power. The revolution stands against those who exploit the common people for their gain.
Una guerra de medios manipula la verdad
A propaganda war is being waged to manipulate the truth.
Enséñale los dientes a la cara al Tío Sam
Stand up to the United States and show them your strength.
sin dar un paso atrás.
Never back down from the fight for justice.
ADELANTE COMANDANTE, PONTE AL FRENTE CON HONESTIDAD
Move forward with honesty, Comandante.
COMIENZA A AMANECER EN LATINOAMÉRICA
The dawn of change is coming to Latin America.
PASO FIRME HACIA DELANTE, PISA FUERTE CON ROTUNDIDAD
Take strong and firm steps forward, Commander.
CUANDO UN PUEBLO SE SABE ORGANIZAR ES UN PUEBLO SABIO Y LIBRE
A people who know how to organize are wise and free.
Oh oh oh oh! Lejos de la perfección se avanza al caminar cuando se tiene ilusión
Imperfections do not hinder progress when one has hope and a vision.
Oh oh oh oh! Aires de rebelión en Latinoamérica
The air is filled with the spirit of rebellion in Latin America.
Oh oh oh oh! Tiempo de transición en toda América
It is a time of transition throughout America.
ADELANTE COMANDANTE, PONTE AL FRENTE, COMANDANTE
Lead the way, Comandante.
OH OH OH! DE LATINOAMÉRICA
From Latin America!
PASO FIRME HACIA DELANTE, PISA FUERTE, COMANDANTE
Take strong and firm steps forward, Commander.
OH OH OH! EN LATINOAMÉRICA
In Latin America!
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.