El Reino de Los Cielos

Ostiaputa's song "El Reino de Los Cielos" delves into the concept of the afterlife, challenging traditional religious beliefs about heaven and eternal life. The lyrics start by presenting a common belief: when someone dies, they become an angel and live eternally in paradise. This paradise is depicted as a place of peace and harmony, but with a catch—one must be prepared to serve God, essentially becoming His slave. This notion of servitude is emphasized with the repeated phrase "Ser su esclavo!" (Be His slave!), highlighting the lack of freedom even in the afterlife.

The song critiques the idea of eternal servitude by portraying it as a form of intolerance that persists even after death. The lyrics suggest that the tribute one pays to God is short-lived compared to the eternal servitude expected in return. This imbalance is starkly presented with the lines, "El te dara unos años para gozar de la vida, tu a cambio le has de dar toda una eternidad" (He will give you a few years to enjoy life, in return, you must give Him an eternity). The song questions the fairness of this exchange and the true nature of the promised paradise.

The climax of the song calls for an escape from this eternal servitude, culminating in the idea of resurrection and a new life under the dominion of God. The repeated phrase "Nuevo mundo nueva vida en nombre de dios" (New world, new life in the name of God) underscores the cyclical nature of this servitude, suggesting that even in a new life, one remains bound to serve. Ostiaputa uses this song to provoke thought about the nature of religious promises and the concept of freedom in the afterlife, urging listeners to question and reflect on these deeply ingrained beliefs.