Chusma

Siniestro Total's song 'Chusma' is a raw and unapologetic anthem for the marginalized and downtrodden. The lyrics are a bold declaration of identity from those who are often dismissed and overlooked by society. The term 'chusma' itself translates to 'riffraff' or 'rabble,' and the song embraces this label with defiance and pride. The band identifies themselves as the 'lumpen proletariat,' a term coined by Karl Marx to describe the lowest stratum of the working class, often seen as unorganized and without class consciousness. By adopting this term, Siniestro Total aligns themselves with the most disenfranchised members of society, challenging the social order and the disdain of the 'beautiful people' or the elite.

The song's lyrics are filled with a sense of rebellion and resistance. The line 'tenemos un mensaje para la gente guapa y es que los feos somos muchos más' (we have a message for the beautiful people, and it's that there are many more of us ugly ones) is a direct challenge to societal norms that favor the privileged. The song warns the elite to be careful, as the patience of the marginalized is wearing thin. This sentiment is further emphasized in the chorus, where the repeated chant of 'chusma, chusma, somos chusma' serves as a rallying cry for unity and strength among the oppressed.

The lyrics also delve into themes of identity and self-perception. The line 'nosotros no somos vosotros, nosotros no somos ni siquiera nosotros' (we are not you, we are not even ourselves) reflects a complex relationship with identity, suggesting a sense of alienation and disconnection from both the elite and their own sense of self. The song's dark humor and irony are evident in lines like 'cada uno es como dios le hizo y alguno somos aún peor' (each one is as God made him, and some of us are even worse), which highlight the self-deprecating yet defiant attitude of the band. Ultimately, 'Chusma' is a powerful statement of solidarity and resistance, celebrating the strength and resilience of those who refuse to be silenced or ignored.