La Ignorancia

Cadena Perpetua's song 'La Ignorancia' is a powerful critique of the educational and historical narratives imposed by those in power. The lyrics suggest that the history taught to the masses is a fictionalized account, filled with fascist heroes and mercenary leaders, deliberately omitting the true stories and identities of the people. This manipulation of history serves to keep the populace ignorant and misinformed, which is more dangerous than simply not knowing. The song emphasizes that ignorance grows when education is reduced to mere indoctrination, turning people into passive recipients of distorted truths.

The lyrics also highlight the consequences of this ignorance. When people are unaware of their true identity and history, they become more susceptible to misery and oppression. The song argues that true education should empower individuals with knowledge, as knowledge is a form of power. However, those in control fear this empowerment and label those who seek to learn and question as subversive. This labeling serves as an excuse to suppress the quest for knowledge, maintaining the status quo and preventing any challenge to their authority.

'La Ignorancia' also touches on the violence inherent in this system of misinformation. Even without physical violence, the song suggests that the suppression of knowledge and reason is a form of intellectual assassination. By keeping people ignorant, those in power effectively kill the potential for critical thinking and informed resistance. The song calls for a recognition of this intellectual violence and a reclaiming of true education that fosters understanding and empowerment.