Tiempos de Atraco

Elektroduendes' song "Tiempos de Atraco" is a powerful critique of the modern labor system, portraying work as a form of theft. The lyrics describe how employment consumes our time and energy, likening it to a kidnapping. The phrase "Nuestro tiempo a la venta en el mercado laboral" (Our time for sale in the labor market) underscores the commodification of human life, where time is sold to the highest bidder, benefiting only the system and not the individual.

The song delves into the dehumanizing aspects of wage labor, where workers are reduced to mere instruments of production. The line "No somos pagados, recibimos migajas de lo ke producimos" (We are not paid, we receive crumbs of what we produce) highlights the exploitation inherent in the system. This exploitation is normalized, permitted, and legal, as emphasized by the recurring chorus, "Tiempos de atraco, tiempo de robo, normalizado permitido y legal" (Times of robbery, time of theft, normalized, permitted, and legal).

Elektroduendes calls for resistance against this systemic theft. The lyrics urge listeners to reclaim their time and fight against the machinery of capitalism. Phrases like "Pelea por tu tiempo, combate el engranaje" (Fight for your time, combat the machinery) and "No seas una pieza más" (Don't be just another piece) encourage individual and collective action. The song suggests that true liberation comes from breaking free from the chains of wage labor and reclaiming one's life from the clutches of the capitalist system.

The song's raw and rebellious tone is characteristic of Elektroduendes, a band known for its punk influences and socially conscious lyrics. Their music often addresses themes of resistance, autonomy, and anti-capitalism, making "Tiempos de Atraco" a quintessential example of their work.