D.g.i

Attaque 77's song 'D.g.i' is a powerful critique of the bureaucratic and economic systems that oppress the common people. The lyrics express frustration and anger towards the mechanisms of democracy that seem to offer no real choice but to 'pay or die.' The song's title, 'D.g.i,' refers to the Dirección General Impositiva, Argentina's tax authority, symbolizing the oppressive nature of taxation and bureaucracy.

The song's verses paint a vivid picture of a system meticulously designed to exploit the populace. The line 'todo está tan bien planeado, neciamente calculado' (everything is so well planned, foolishly calculated) underscores the deliberate nature of this exploitation. The chorus, with its stark contrast between earnings and expenses ('pago 200 y sólo gano 100'), highlights the financial strain and the futility of trying to get ahead in such a system. The imagery of dancing the 'vals de la obra social' (waltz of social work) in a municipal hospital further emphasizes the cyclical and inescapable nature of this bureaucratic oppression.

The song also touches on the plight of retirees, who are depicted as persevering tirelessly yet dying 'día a día burocráticamente' (day by day bureaucratically). This line poignantly captures the slow, grinding effect of bureaucratic systems on individuals' lives. The mention of 'miércoles de gloria' (Wednesday of glory) and 'marcha y sudor' (march and sweat) evokes the image of protests and the relentless struggle against these oppressive systems.

'D.g.i' is a raw and unfiltered expression of discontent with the socio-economic conditions in Argentina. It resonates with anyone who has felt the weight of bureaucratic inefficiency and economic exploitation. The song's powerful message is a call to awareness and action, urging listeners to recognize and challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and oppression.