Sin Escrupulos

La Polla Records, a seminal punk band from Spain, is known for their raw and unapologetic critique of societal structures. In their song "Sin Escrupulos," they take aim at the banking system and its pervasive influence over both government and society. The lyrics are a scathing indictment of how financial institutions manipulate political power to ensure their interests are protected, regardless of who is in office. The opening lines reveal a cynical strategy: financing both the government and the opposition to guarantee that whoever governs will allow them to 'steal in peace.' This sets the tone for a song that exposes the corrupt symbiosis between banks and political power.

The song also highlights the banks' ruthless tactics to maintain control. Phrases like "golpe de estado, cambio de ley" (coup d'état, change of law) suggest that banks are willing to go to extreme lengths, including altering laws or supporting coups, to protect their interests. The chorus reinforces this idea, warning that one should not mess with the power of the banks. This is a stark reminder of the lengths to which financial institutions will go to maintain their dominance.

Moreover, La Polla Records doesn't shy away from pointing out the banks' exploitation of ordinary people. They mockingly suggest that even the poor have bank accounts, calling them 'millions of idiots' who are part of the scam. The song also touches on the banks' involvement in illegal activities, such as money laundering for drugs and prostitution, showing that they have no scruples. The final verses underscore the banks' control over the media and the judiciary, further emphasizing their omnipotent influence. The song ends on a bleak note, warning that even with a pension fund, one might end up collecting cardboard, a metaphor for the false security offered by financial institutions.