Tierra Plana

Aviador Dro's song 'Tierra Plana' delves into the themes of ignorance and manipulation, using the metaphor of a flat Earth to critique societal and political structures. The lyrics open with a stark depiction of human suffering and toil, suggesting that people are condemned to live in misery and labor endlessly, much like beasts of burden. This sets the stage for the central metaphor of the song: the flat Earth, which symbolizes outdated and debunked beliefs that are still propagated by those in power.

The chorus, repeating 'La tierra es plana una vez más' (The Earth is flat once again) and 'La ignorancia es felicidad' (Ignorance is bliss), underscores the cyclical nature of ignorance and the deliberate spread of misinformation. By equating ignorance with happiness, the song critiques how those in power may prefer a populace that is uninformed and easily controlled. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the persistence of these issues and the difficulty in overcoming them.

The imagery of 'four elephants holding up the planet' and 'an athlete's back' further illustrates the absurdity of the flat Earth belief, drawing from ancient mythologies to highlight how such myths are used to maintain control. The song positions the 'wise men' and 'statesmen' as the purveyors of these falsehoods, suggesting that those in authority have a vested interest in keeping the public ignorant. Through its satirical and critical lens, 'Tierra Plana' calls for awareness and challenges listeners to question the information they are given and the motives behind it.