Black & Decker
Soziedad Alkoholika
A Scathing Critique of Clerical Hypocrisy
Soziedad Alkoholika's song "Black & Decker" is a raw and unfiltered critique of the Catholic Church, specifically targeting the hypocrisy and abuse perpetrated by some of its clergy. The song opens with the narrator casually reading a newspaper and stumbling upon a story that makes him laugh, but the humor quickly turns dark as the story reveals a priest who has been sexually abusing a young altar boy. This revelation serves as a catalyst for the song's scathing commentary on the church.
The lyrics are direct and confrontational, using explicit language to express outrage and disgust. The repeated line "¡Cura cabrón, folla a tu dios!" ("Priest bastard, fuck your god!") is a provocative condemnation of the priest's actions and a broader indictment of religious hypocrisy. The song suggests that while consensual adult relationships are a personal matter, the abuse of a child is a heinous crime that deserves the highest level of contempt.
The final verse serves as a warning to parents, urging them to be vigilant if their children attend church. The line "¡Es su demostración de amor y paz!" ("It's their demonstration of love and peace!") is a bitterly ironic statement, highlighting the grotesque contradiction between the church's teachings of love and the abusive actions of some of its members. Soziedad Alkoholika uses this song to channel their anger and frustration, calling for accountability and justice within religious institutions.