Politicos Paraliticos

Desorden Público's song "Politicos Paraliticos" is a sharp and satirical critique of political corruption and the disillusionment felt by the public towards their leaders. The Venezuelan ska band uses humor and irony to convey their frustration with politicians who, in their view, are more interested in self-enrichment than serving the people. The repeated wish for politicians to be paralyzed is a metaphorical way of expressing a desire to see them incapacitated from committing further acts of corruption and deceit.

The lyrics highlight the various ways in which politicians exploit their power. Lines like "Evitariamos que nos robaran y que luego corriendo se largaran" (We would avoid being robbed and then see them run away) and "Nos engañan como a huevones" (They deceive us like fools) reflect a deep-seated anger towards the political class. The song suggests that if politicians were paralyzed, they would be unable to continue their corrupt practices, thus protecting the public from further harm.

In the latter part of the song, the band takes a more direct approach, mocking the empty promises often made by politicians. The absurdity of promises like giving every child a cow or eliminating traffic lights to end traffic jams serves to underline the ridiculousness and insincerity of political rhetoric. This section of the song is a biting commentary on how politicians make grandiose promises that are either impossible to fulfill or are simply lies to gain votes. Desorden Público's use of satire and humor makes a powerful statement about the need for genuine political reform and accountability.