Palomas Y Buitres

Soziedad Alkoholika's song "Palomas Y Buitres" is a powerful critique of the political and social landscape, particularly focusing on the situation in Euskal Herria (the Basque Country). The lyrics question the authenticity of the peace and freedom being sold to the public, suggesting that the so-called democracy is a facade. The phrase "huele a gato encerrao" (smells like a trapped cat) implies that something is suspicious and not as it seems. The song highlights the denial of the Basque people's right to self-determination, which is suppressed under military threat.

The metaphor of the dove (symbolizing peace) surrounded by vultures (representing those who exploit and destroy) is central to the song. It portrays a grim picture of fascists disguised as pacifists, who, with the support of the police, lynch and oppress. The song questions who the real 'tolerant' people are, pointing out the hypocrisy of those who tolerate torture, dispersion, and dirty wars while failing to seek solutions beyond repression. This critique extends to the media's role in perpetuating ignorance and hatred, manipulated by the state to maintain control and division.

The song's message is clear: without respect, justice, freedom, and dialogue, there can be no true peace. The repeated assertion that "nada va a cambiar" (nothing will change) underscores a sense of hopelessness and frustration with the current state of affairs. Soziedad Alkoholika calls for genuine solutions and an end to the cycle of repression and violence, emphasizing that true peace can only be achieved through mutual respect and open dialogue.