Quien Te Ha Visto Y Quien Te Ve

Reincidentes' song "Quien Te Ha Visto Y Quien Te Ve" is a powerful critique of personal transformation and the abandonment of ideals. The lyrics address someone who once held strong beliefs and fought against oppression but has now aligned themselves with power and authority. The opening lines, "Tú que ahora flirteas con el poder, ¿no recuerdas el ayer?" (You who now flirt with power, don't you remember yesterday?), set the tone for the song, highlighting the stark contrast between the person's past and present selves.

The song delves into the theme of hypocrisy, questioning how someone who once ran from the oppressive forces (referred to as "los de gris" or the gray ones, likely a reference to police or military forces) can now turn a blind eye to others who are still fighting against similar oppression. The lyrics, "ahora no ves nada mal que haya gente que deba escapar de los azules, los munipas, de la guardia civil" (now you see nothing wrong with people having to escape from the blues, the municipal police, the civil guard), emphasize this point, showing the dissonance between the person's past actions and current stance.

The song also touches on the theme of lost idealism, with references to the person's past experiences in Paris, a city often associated with revolutionary ideas and movements. The line, "Tú, que flipabas en París cuando la gente pedía más" (You, who were amazed in Paris when people were demanding more), serves as a reminder of the person's former passion and commitment to change. The mention of "el humo del hachís" (the smoke of hashish) suggests that the person may occasionally reflect on their past, but their conscience is now troubled by their current actions.

"Quien Te Ha Visto Y Quien Te Ve" is a poignant reflection on how power and success can lead individuals to abandon their principles and become the very thing they once opposed. It serves as a reminder to stay true to one's beliefs and to be wary of the seductive nature of power.