Jeremías Pies de Plomo

Vox Dei's song 'Jeremías Pies de Plomo' is a powerful anthem that speaks to the arrival of a liberating force, embodied by the character Jeremías. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Jeremías as a transformative figure whose presence disrupts the status quo. The opening lines, 'El cemento se hunde a su paso / El silencio rompe en pedazos,' suggest that Jeremías' arrival is so impactful that it causes the very ground to sink and shatters the silence. This imagery sets the stage for a figure who sees beyond superficial ideals, as indicated by 'Su ojo ve más allá del objeto ideal.'

The song raises questions about who can withstand Jeremías' presence and voice, hinting at the profound change he brings. The lines '¿Quién podrá soportar su presencia? / ¿Quién podrá oír su voz?' suggest that not everyone will be able to handle the truth and freedom Jeremías represents. The anticipation of his arrival is palpable, with the chorus 'Jeremías, ya está por llegar / Con su bestia emplumada de libertad' emphasizing that he comes with a 'feathered beast of freedom,' a metaphor for an unstoppable force of liberation.

The desire to align with Jeremías and embrace freedom is a central theme. The lyrics 'Quiero ser de los que están de su lado / Y vivir en libertad' express a longing to break free from oppression and speak out, as 'Ya no quiero estar amordazado / Ya es tiempo de hablar.' The song concludes with a declaration that lies and deceit are over, and there is no turning back, 'Son los pasos de Jeremías / El que nunca vuelve atrás.' This reinforces the idea that Jeremías' arrival marks a definitive end to falsehoods and a new beginning of truth and freedom.