Profesores

MORAD's song 'Profesores' is a raw and candid reflection on his experiences with education and life on the streets. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his interactions with various teachers and how these encounters shaped his worldview. The song opens with a math teacher who recognizes MORAD's talent for calculation, a skill he honed on the streets rather than in the classroom. This juxtaposition highlights the practical knowledge gained outside traditional educational settings, often through survival and street smarts.

The song takes a darker turn as MORAD recounts his conflicts with other teachers. His disdain for the Spanish teacher, who labeled him as 'bad,' and the physical altercation with the physics teacher over a personal insult, reveal a deep-seated resentment towards figures of authority who failed to understand or support him. The English teacher's punishment for his pragmatic view that English has no monetary value in his neighborhood further underscores the disconnect between his reality and the academic expectations placed upon him.

Despite these negative experiences, MORAD extends a 'saludo' (greeting) to all educators, acknowledging their role while also addressing those who looked down on him with contempt. He emphasizes resilience and solidarity with his peers, those who, like him, have faced adversity but continue to strive for a better future. The repeated refrain 'a palabras necias, oídos sordos' (to foolish words, deaf ears) serves as a mantra for ignoring negativity and staying focused on his path to success. The song is a powerful testament to the dual education MORAD received from both the streets and the classroom, and his determination to rise above his circumstances with his community by his side.