Dando Por Detras

“Dando Por Detras” by Angeles Del Infierno is a powerful critique of authority figures and the societal structures that support them. The song opens with a sense of false security, where the protagonist feels protected by the 'brilliant eyes in the dark,' a metaphor for surveillance and control. These 'eyes' are described as servile to those who dress well, hinting at the superficiality and class bias inherent in systems of power.

The chorus, “Nosotros les pagamos y ellos hasta el final te siguen dando por detrás,” translates to “We pay them, and they keep screwing us over until the end.” This line underscores the betrayal felt by the common people who fund these systems through taxes and yet are continually oppressed by them. The song paints a picture of a society where the enforcers of the law are more loyal to the powerful and wealthy than to justice or the common good.

In the second verse, the lyrics take a more personal tone, addressing an authority figure directly. The protagonist questions whether this figure was ever a 'normal guy,' suggesting a loss of humanity and individuality in the pursuit of power. The line “Un numero eres de el imperio de la ley” translates to “You are a number in the empire of the law,” emphasizing the dehumanization and reduction to mere cogs in a larger, oppressive machine. The song concludes with a reiteration of the betrayal theme, highlighting the cyclical nature of this exploitation.

Angeles Del Infierno, known for their hard-hitting rock sound and rebellious themes, use this song to shed light on the hidden costs of authority and the perpetual cycle of exploitation and betrayal that underpins societal structures.