Doble Filo

La Vela Puerca's song 'Doble Filo' delves into the complexities and dangers of power and control. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of an omnipresent, almost demonic force that manipulates and dictates the lives of individuals. This force is personified as a female entity, embodying both allure and peril. The song opens with the imagery of this force taking over when 'the devil is walking through your happy life,' suggesting that it thrives in moments of vulnerability and complacency.

The lyrics further explore how this force is relentless and ever-expanding, 'never stopping to reproduce,' and is 'smeared to eliminate anything that makes you laugh.' This suggests a systematic eradication of joy and freedom, replaced by a cold, calculated control. The repeated mention of 'her backside carrying all the evil' juxtaposed with 'few see the good in it' highlights the dual nature of power—it can be both destructive and, in some twisted way, beneficial or necessary for maintaining order.

The song also questions the inevitability and permanence of this power. Lines like 'Who will demand that they no longer exist?' and 'The business is clear and has no turning back' reflect a sense of hopelessness and resignation. The references to missing individuals, 'Where is Miguel? Who took Juan?' add a layer of personal loss and tragedy, emphasizing the human cost of such unchecked power. The song's chorus reinforces the idea that this force is beyond personal control, 'She decides what to do with your skin,' making it clear that individual agency is futile against such a formidable entity.

'Doble Filo' serves as a poignant commentary on the nature of power, its seductive allure, and its devastating consequences. It challenges listeners to reflect on the forces that control their lives and the often unseen costs of maintaining such power structures.