2 de Abril

Attaque 77's '2 de Abril' is a poignant song that delves into the aftermath of war and the struggles faced by veterans. The title itself references April 2nd, which is the day the Falklands War (Guerra de las Malvinas) began in 1982, a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands. The song is sung from the perspective of a veteran who feels abandoned and disillusioned by the country he served.

The lyrics express the veteran's sense of betrayal and abandonment. He speaks of being left aside by those who once loved him and how resentment has made him sick. The line 'Estoy en guerra desde que acabó la guerra' (I've been at war since the war ended) poignantly captures the ongoing internal battle that many veterans face, unable to leave the trauma of war behind. The song also touches on the difficulty of reintegration into society, as the veteran struggles to find employment and feels pitied by those around him.

The song criticizes the government and society for failing to support veterans after their service. The repeated lines 'Nada me dejo la patria, me fui quedando a un lado' (The homeland left me nothing, I was left aside) and 'estoy harto de vivir para sobrevivir' (I'm tired of living just to survive) underscore the neglect and lack of recognition for the sacrifices made by soldiers. Attaque 77 uses their music to give a voice to the voiceless, highlighting the plight of those who feel forgotten and urging society to acknowledge and address the needs of its veterans.