Ustedes Estan Dementes

La Chancha's song "Ustedes Estan Dementes" is a powerful critique of modern society and its obsession with superficial and materialistic values. The lyrics repeatedly assert that 'you are demented,' addressing a collective 'you' that seems to represent society at large. The song accuses people of living in a state of delusion, fed by continuous fantasies propagated by media such as radio, television, magazines, and books. This delusion extends to various societal institutions, including political parties, unions, and the law, suggesting that these entities contribute to the collective madness.

The song also highlights how people are disconnected from their personal worlds, engrossed in technology and superficial pursuits. References to computer courses, high school, telephones, and music from wooden boxes symbolize the distractions that keep people from engaging with their true selves. The repetition of 'ustedes están dementes' serves as a wake-up call, urging listeners to recognize their alienation and the artificiality of their lives.

La Chancha further critiques the indoctrination that begins in school, where diplomas, clichés, and idol worship shape young minds. The song laments that people interact with inanimate objects rather than forming genuine human connections. Institutions like cinemas, churches, healthcare, and the police are mentioned as part of this dehumanizing system. The lyrics also criticize the pursuit of luxury, European travel, and conventional notions of beauty, portraying them as distractions from reality. The repeated line 'no pueden poner los pies en la tierra' underscores the idea that people are lost in an idealized world created by advertising, unable to ground themselves in reality.