Dan Tanto Miedo

Alejandra Guzmán's song 'Dan Tanto Miedo' is a powerful critique of societal corruption, inequality, and the fear instilled by those in power. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where the elite exploit the masses without remorse, maintaining their positions of privilege while the common people suffer. The repeated phrase 'Dan tanto miedo' (They give so much fear) underscores the pervasive sense of dread and helplessness felt by those who are oppressed by the system.

The song opens with a stark depiction of vice and stagnation, where the powerful 'exprimen, sin piedad' (squeeze without mercy) the resources and lives of the less fortunate. Despite the cries for change ('Todos gritan esto se va a acabar'), the elite remain unchallenged on their 'gran pedestal' (great pedestal). This imagery highlights the entrenched nature of corruption and the difficulty of enacting meaningful change.

Guzmán also addresses the hollow promises made by those in power. High-level meetings ('Reuniones de alto nivel') are depicted as futile, serving only the interests of the elite ('el clan de los cien') while the poor continue to suffer and die. The reference to 'Cuentas suizas a reventar' (Swiss accounts bursting) suggests the hidden wealth and corruption of the powerful, contrasting sharply with the plight of those who 'nacen y se mueren de sed' (are born and die of thirst). The song's closing lines, which mention the Voyager spacecraft and the misleading nature of news, further emphasize the disconnect between the priorities of the powerful and the realities of the common people.

' Dan Tanto Miedo' is a poignant and incisive commentary on the fear and frustration experienced by those living under corrupt and unequal systems. Guzmán's raw and emotive delivery amplifies the song's message, making it a compelling call for awareness and change.