Dosis de Violencia

Soziedad Alkoholika's song 'Dosis de Violencia' is a raw and unflinching examination of the pervasive nature of violence in society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of physical tension and emotional turmoil, with phrases like 'los musculos del cuerpo en tension' (the muscles of the body in tension) and 'la sangre hirviendo' (the blood boiling) capturing the visceral impact of violence on the human body and psyche. The song opens with a sense of readiness for conflict, highlighting how deeply ingrained violent responses are in our behavior.

The song critiques the way violence is both taught and used as a means of control. The line 'Con violencia somos educados, con violencia tambien somos disuadidos' (With violence we are educated, with violence we are also dissuaded) underscores the paradox of using violence to combat violence. This cyclical nature is further emphasized by the enumeration of various forms of violence—media, political, cultural, institutional, and more. Each type of violence is presented as a facet of a larger, systemic issue that permeates every aspect of life.

Soziedad Alkoholika also questions the justification and normalization of violence. The lyrics suggest that everyone believes they have the right, duty, and even pleasure to use violence, as seen in 'todos creen tener el derecho, tener el deber, tener el placer.' This raises the critical question of whether society can ever break free from its 'dosis' of violence, or if we are doomed to perpetuate this cycle endlessly. The song ends on a somber note, pondering if we can live without our 'dose' of violence, likening it to repeatedly banging one's head against a wall—a futile and self-destructive act.