Desde el redil

Konsumo Respeto's song 'Desde el redil' delves into the life of an individual who feels marginalized and misunderstood by society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is seen as a 'poor indigent,' someone who is pitied and looked down upon. The metaphor of flying clumsily and scaring away the crimson (carmín) suggests a struggle to find grace and acceptance in a world that is quick to judge and dismiss. The phrase 'Criate fama y luego hechate a dormir' (Make a name for yourself and then rest) highlights the societal pressure to conform and achieve recognition, only to be left feeling unfulfilled and trapped in a gray, uninspiring existence.

The chorus, 'Y quién te puede decir, que no puedes ser así, que no tienes porvenir, te lo dicen desde el redil,' speaks to the judgment and limitations imposed by society ('desde el redil' meaning 'from the fold' or 'from the pen'). It reflects the frustration of being told how to live and what one's future holds by those who are themselves confined by societal norms. The imagery of blue lights trying to trap the individual and the futile running away underscores the sense of entrapment and the lack of direction in their quest for freedom.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics take on a more defiant tone. The individual rejects societal expectations, as seen in the lines '¡Vuélvete a casa!, te dice la osa menor, ¡Vete a la mierda!, replicas como un señor' (Go back home, says the Little Bear, Go to hell, you reply like a gentleman). This defiance is a powerful assertion of self-identity and a refusal to be subdued. The song concludes with a poignant reflection on the search for happiness and the numbing effects of escapism, suggesting that true understanding and fulfillment are elusive in a world that fails to see beyond its own prejudices.