Hostilidades
Panteón Rococó
A World on the Brink: The Hostilities of Panteón Rococó
Panteón Rococó's song "Hostilidades" is a powerful commentary on the chaotic state of the world, filled with vivid imagery and a sense of urgency. The lyrics paint a picture of a world on the edge of collapse, where societal structures are failing, and chaos is imminent. The repeated lines, "Este mundo esta de locos, a punto de reventar" (This world is crazy, about to burst), emphasize the instability and impending disaster that the band perceives in the current global situation.
The song delves into themes of repression and control, highlighting how authorities use violence and fear to suppress dissent and critical thinking. Lines like "Y es que a punta de balazos, nos quieren enseñar, que no puedes cuestionar, que no tienes que pensar" (And with gunshots, they want to teach us that you can't question, that you don't have to think) reflect a deep frustration with oppressive systems that stifle freedom and individuality. This critique extends to economic systems as well, with references to the collapse of the stock market and the resulting widespread despair.
Panteón Rococó also addresses the disillusionment with political systems, describing them as false and lacking compassion. The lyrics, "Una falsa democracia, una falsa elección, un sistema de la mierda que no tiene compasión" (A false democracy, a false election, a shitty system that has no compassion), convey a sense of betrayal and hopelessness. Despite the grim outlook, the song's call to "Que comiencen las hostilidades" (Let the hostilities begin) suggests a readiness to confront these issues head-on, perhaps advocating for resistance and change in the face of overwhelming adversity.