Y La Culpa No Era Mía/El Violador Eres Tú

The song 'Y La Culpa No Era Mía/El Violador Eres Tú' by DJ Ariel Style is a poignant and powerful protest against gender-based violence and the systemic oppression of women. The lyrics, which have become a feminist anthem, address the issue of victim-blaming and the societal structures that perpetuate violence against women. The song's title, which translates to 'And It Wasn't My Fault/The Rapist Is You,' directly challenges the narrative that victims are responsible for the violence inflicted upon them.

The repeated lines 'El patriarcado es un juez' (The patriarchy is a judge) and 'Es la violencia que no ves' (It's the violence you do not see) highlight the pervasive nature of patriarchal systems that judge and punish women simply for existing. The song calls out the often invisible violence women face, which includes not only physical abuse but also psychological and institutional violence. The chorus, 'Y la culpa no era mía, ni dónde estaba, ni cómo vestía' (And it wasn't my fault, not where I was, nor how I dressed), is a powerful rejection of the common defense that blames victims for the crimes committed against them based on their location or attire.

The song also names various institutions, including the police ('pacos'), judges, the state, and the president, as complicit in the oppression of women, labeling the state as 'un macho violador' (a male rapist). This bold statement underscores the idea that gender-based violence is not just an individual issue but is supported and enabled by societal and governmental structures. The inclusion of 'Duerme tranquila, niña inocente' (Sleep peacefully, innocent girl) followed by 'Vela tu amante carabinero' (Your loving policeman watches over you) is deeply ironic, as it contrasts the supposed protection offered by law enforcement with the reality that these institutions often fail to protect women and, in some cases, are the perpetrators themselves. DJ Ariel Style, hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, uses this song to amplify the voices of the countless women who have suffered at the hands of a system designed to oppress them, turning 'Y La Culpa No Era Mía/El Violador Eres Tú' into a rallying cry for change and justice.