Radio krimen

La Vela Puerca's song 'Radio Krimen' is a powerful commentary on social unrest and the feeling of being marginalized in society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a bleak, oppressive environment where everything seems to be going as it 'should,' but this 'should' is dictated by a corrupt and unjust system. The repetition of the lines 'Todo es como debe ser, todo va como tiene que ir' (Everything is as it should be, everything goes as it has to go) underscores a sense of fatalism and resignation, suggesting that the status quo is maintained through systemic control and manipulation.

The song describes a scene where workers ('currelas') burn down a station, an act of rebellion against their dire circumstances. This act is met with a heavy-handed response from the police, described as a 'provocación' (provocation), highlighting the tension between the oppressed and the authorities. The mention of 'el dinero pide más, sacrificados por la paz social' (money demands more, sacrificed for social peace) critiques the capitalist system that exploits workers under the guise of maintaining social order.

'Radio Krimen' itself is personified as a relentless voice that 'ladra sin parar' (barks without stopping), symbolizing the constant noise of dissent and the struggle for recognition in a society that tries to silence and erase the marginalized ('tú no eres, tú no existes' - you are not, you do not exist). The song's chorus, with its rhythmic 'Parababambambam,' adds a sense of urgency and chaos, reflecting the turbulent emotions of those who feel betrayed by both themselves and others ('no te fíes más ni de ti ni de los demás' - don't trust yourself or others anymore). Ultimately, the song captures the essence of rebellion, disillusionment, and the fight against an oppressive system.