Ruperta

Sekta Core's song "Ruperta" tells a haunting and tragic story about a woman named Ruperta who is mistakenly buried alive. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the sorrow and confusion surrounding her premature burial. The repeated lines, "A Ruperta la enterraron viva, pero nadie lo sabía" (They buried Ruperta alive, but nobody knew), emphasize the tragic irony and the helplessness of her situation. The song delves into themes of miscommunication, the finality of death, and the horror of being trapped in a situation where one's cries for help go unheard.

The narrative unfolds with a community mourning Ruperta, believing her to be dead. The lyrics describe how everyone cried for her, unaware that she was still alive. The line "Todo el mundo le lloraba, y ella se ilusionaba" (Everyone cried for her, and she had illusions) suggests that Ruperta might have had some hope or dreams even in her dire situation. The song's dark tone is further amplified by the description of her being buried face down and the chilling detail of her body starting to decompose while she was still alive.

The song also critiques the medical and societal systems that failed Ruperta. The doctor, who is supposed to confirm death, is depicted as incompetent or negligent, leading to Ruperta's premature burial. The lyrics, "El doctor es estudiado y quizás esté dormida" (The doctor is educated and maybe she is just asleep), highlight the misplaced trust in authority figures. The song's climax, where Ruperta's muffled cries of "No me entierren que estoy viva" (Don't bury me, I'm alive) are ignored, serves as a powerful metaphor for the times when people's voices are silenced or overlooked by those in power.