Reza Por Mi

Especimen's song 'Reza Por Mi' is a powerful and raw critique of religious and capitalist hypocrisy. The lyrics express a deep-seated anger and resentment towards figures of authority who exploit their power for personal gain. The opening lines, 'Si vieras cuanto te odio / Que no te puedo ni ver,' set the tone for the song, revealing a visceral hatred towards a 'capitalist pig' who wields power mercilessly. This figure is depicted as someone who causes suffering and pain, prompting the repeated refrain, 'Sufre, llora, reza por mi,' which translates to 'Suffer, cry, pray for me.' This refrain serves as a bitter demand for the oppressor to experience the same anguish they inflict on others.

The song takes a direct aim at religious institutions, particularly the Vatican, with lines like 'El es el rey del vaticano / La gran mierda de dios.' Here, Especimen criticizes the Pope, referring to him as 'the king of the Vatican' and 'the great shit of God.' This harsh language underscores the band's view that religious leaders are complicit in global suffering and lack compassion. The lyrics suggest that the world is in the hands of these powerful figures who show no mercy, further emphasizing the theme of exploitation and corruption.

Especimen also addresses the issue of religious exploitation for financial gain. The lines 'Eres egoista con la gente / Pues mientes al hablar / Sacas dinero en nombre / De dios maldita religión' accuse religious leaders of selfishness and deceit, exploiting people's faith to amass wealth. The phrase 'maldita religión,' or 'damned religion,' encapsulates the band's disdain for the way religion is used to manipulate and profit from believers. Through 'Reza Por Mi,' Especimen delivers a scathing indictment of both religious and capitalist systems, calling out the hypocrisy and corruption that they see as pervasive in these institutions.