Deja La Copla

Benito Kamelas' song "Deja La Copla" delves into the societal pressures and unrealistic beauty standards imposed on individuals, particularly women. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone altering their body through surgery, driven by the desire to fit into a mold dictated by the fashion industry. The opening lines, "Le darás forma a tu cuerpo, con la operación / Renegando tus herencias, ese culo y esas piernas," highlight the rejection of one's natural features in favor of a manufactured ideal. This pursuit of perfection is likened to a 'meat market,' emphasizing the commodification of human bodies.

The chorus, "Despertarás, tus labios, tus pechos otros son / En un rincón yo los guarde," suggests a sense of loss and disconnection from one's true self. The repeated awakening to a changed body symbolizes the internal conflict and emptiness that comes with these physical alterations. The song critiques how these changes do not fill the emotional void, as "Ni tu imagen ni tus ropas, llenarán más tu vacío." The lyrics underscore the futility of seeking self-worth through external modifications.

In the latter part of the song, Benito Kamelas addresses the broader implications of these beauty standards. The lines, "Hoy la moda que te impone, las medidas que se llevan / Ellos cambiaran tus sueños, por quirófanos y dietas," criticize how societal norms and the fashion industry manipulate dreams and aspirations, replacing them with surgeries and diets. The song concludes with a powerful reminder that true beauty and love cannot be bought or sold, encapsulated in the lines, "La hermosura va por dentro, la belleza no se arrienda / Ni se compra ni se vende, ni el amor lleva etiqueta." This message serves as a poignant critique of the superficial values promoted by modern culture.