Abuso de autoridad

El Tri's song 'Abuso de autoridad' is a powerful critique of the political and social climate in Mexico. The lyrics express a deep frustration with the government and its oppressive tactics. The opening lines, 'Vivir en Mexico es lo peor / Nuestro gobierno esta muy mal,' set the tone for the entire song, highlighting the disillusionment and despair felt by many citizens. The song suggests that any form of protest is met with severe consequences, as indicated by the line 'Y nadie puede protestar / Porque lo llevan a encerrar,' which translates to 'And no one can protest / Because they are taken away and locked up.' This paints a picture of a society where freedom of expression is severely restricted, and dissent is not tolerated.

The song also touches on the pervasive fear among the populace, with lines like 'Ya nadie quiere ni salir / Por lios y la verdad,' meaning 'No one wants to go out anymore / Because of trouble and the truth.' This suggests that the fear of encountering problems with the authorities has led people to withdraw from public life. The mention of 'Muchos azules en la ciudad,' referring to the police, further emphasizes the omnipresence of law enforcement and their role in maintaining this oppressive environment.

Additionally, 'Abuso de autoridad' laments the impact of this oppression on cultural expression, particularly rock music. The lines 'Y las tocadas de rock / Ya nos las quieren quitar,' which mean 'And the rock concerts / They want to take them away from us,' highlight how even artistic outlets are being stifled. The reference to 'los hijos de televisa,' or 'the sons of Televisa,' points to the influence of major media corporations in perpetuating this control. Through this song, El Tri not only criticizes the government but also calls attention to the broader societal structures that support and enforce this abuse of power.