Se Está Secando El Pozo

Ali Primera's song "Se Está Secando El Pozo" is a powerful critique of socioeconomic inequality and political corruption. The title, which translates to "The Well is Drying Up," serves as a metaphor for the depletion of resources and opportunities for the poor. Primera uses vivid imagery and biting sarcasm to highlight the disparity between the promises made by the government and the harsh reality faced by the impoverished population.

The lyrics discuss how the government debates the drying well in congress, but the poor are the ones who suffer the consequences. Primera points out the irony in the government's promises to end poverty, suggesting that their solution is simply to let the poor die, thus making it easier to achieve their goals. The repeated refrain "Pa'allá, pa'allá es que va, pero pa'acá no queda ná" ("Over there, over there it goes, but here there's nothing left") emphasizes the idea that resources and benefits are being directed away from the needy and towards the wealthy.

Primera also criticizes the superficial measures taken by the government, such as ensuring clean toilets while ignoring the more pressing issue of rising food prices. He uses the metaphor of two stones scratching each other to question which is harder, symbolizing the struggle between the oppressed and the oppressors. The song ends with a satirical anecdote about camels and goats being crossbred to produce local balls, mocking the absurdity of the government's attempts at progress. Through his poignant lyrics, Ali Primera sheds light on the systemic issues that perpetuate inequality and calls for genuine change.