Desde Afuera

Los Crudos' song "Desde Afuera" is a powerful anthem that speaks to the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities. The lyrics convey a sense of ongoing battle against systemic oppression and the pervasive lies that keep these communities down. The opening lines, "Todos los dias estoy peleando / Una guerra ke no estoy ganando," set the tone for a narrative of relentless struggle. The singer feels cursed by the ideas imposed upon them and the falsehoods they are told, highlighting the psychological warfare that accompanies physical and social marginalization.

The song delves deeper into the pain of racial discrimination with the lines, "Mi piel no es del mismo color / Es por eso ke sufro tanto dolor." Here, the artist addresses the racial injustices that lead to suffering and the historical context of these injustices, which are not new to their community. The repeated refrain, "VAMOS A ENTRAR DESDE AFUERA!!! / VAMOS A PELEAR DESDE AFUERA!!! / VAMOS A CAMBIAR DESDE AFUERA!!! / VAMOS A GANAR DESDE AFUERA!!!," serves as a rallying cry for those on the margins to rise up and fight for change from the outside.

The song also critiques the economic exploitation faced by marginalized communities. Lines like "Nos dicen ke esta tierra no es de nosotros / todos lo ke ganamos son de los otros" reflect the frustration of working hard only to see the benefits go to others. The call for a "guerra social" or social war signifies a breaking point, where patience has run out and the only solution left is to fight back. Los Crudos use their music to inspire action and solidarity among those who have been pushed to the edges of society, urging them to reclaim their power and change their circumstances from the outside in.