Dulce

Francisca Valenzuela's song 'Dulce' is a powerful anthem that challenges societal expectations placed on women. The lyrics convey a strong message about rejecting the notion that women must always be sweet, gentle, and accommodating. The repeated phrase 'Dulce, dulce' (sweet, sweet) serves as a critique of how women are often expected to embody sweetness and docility, likened to 'cascadas de miel en toda de la piel' (cascades of honey all over the skin). This metaphor highlights the unrealistic and often suffocating standards imposed on women to be perpetually pleasant and agreeable.

The song also addresses the objectification of women, as seen in the lines 'Algunas son dulces y se las comen y les devoran hasta las pestañas' (Some are sweet and they are eaten and devoured up to their eyelashes). This vivid imagery underscores how women who conform to these sweet stereotypes are often taken advantage of and consumed by those who seek to exploit their perceived gentleness. Valenzuela's lyrics urge women to use their voices and assert their identities beyond just their physical appearances, as emphasized in the line 'Mujer por qué no ocupas tu voz de otra forma' (Woman, why don't you use your voice in another way).

The song's defiant tone is further reinforced by the repeated declaration 'Yo no soy... Dulce' (I am not... sweet). This statement serves as a bold rejection of the expectation to be sweet and a proclamation of self-empowerment. Valenzuela's message is clear: women should not be reduced to mere objects of sweetness and should resist becoming the 'pasatiempo de unos que buscan carne fresca' (pastime of those who seek fresh meat). 'Dulce' is a call to action for women to reclaim their voices, assert their individuality, and break free from the constraints of societal expectations.