El mismo canal

The song "El mismo canal" by No Te Va Gustar delves into the pervasive influence of media and the manipulation of truth. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a media landscape where lies are easily disguised as truth, and the audience is subtly coerced into accepting these fabrications. The opening lines, "Dispuesto de mentir sobre papel / Dispuesto a fingir frente a la cámara tres," set the tone for the song, highlighting the readiness to lie and deceive through various media channels. This reflects a broader commentary on how media can shape perceptions and control narratives, often with the approval of higher authorities, as suggested by the line, "O al menos desde arriba ya me dieron el okay.

The chorus, "No ves por vos yo sigo estando acá, / Me ves a la misma hora y por el mismo canal, me ves," underscores the omnipresence of media in our lives. It suggests a sense of reliability and familiarity, yet this constancy is deceptive. The repetition of "me ves" emphasizes how the audience is continuously exposed to the same messages, reinforcing the idea that media can become a trusted source, even when it disseminates questionable information. The line, "Las fuentes son dudosas pero digo la verdad," further illustrates this point, acknowledging the dubious nature of sources while still claiming to tell the truth.

The song also touches on the passive consumption of media and its impact on critical thinking. Lines like, "Deja no te preocupes / Yo no te ayudo a pensar / Vos sos inteligente y el jabón mucho más," sarcastically suggest that the media does not encourage independent thought. Instead, it distracts with trivial matters, such as consumerism, as indicated by, "Es hora de cambiar el celular." This critique is a call to the audience to be more discerning and aware of the information they consume, urging them to question the reliability of their sources and the motives behind the messages they receive.