Huelga de amores

Divididos' song "Huelga de amores" is a powerful commentary on the historical and cultural impact of colonization in Latin America. The lyrics reflect on the arrival of European colonizers, who "encubrieron" or covered up the indigenous cultures they encountered. The phrase "Dioses que danzan" evokes the rich spiritual and cultural traditions of the native peoples, which were often suppressed or replaced by the colonizers' own beliefs and systems.

The song's refrain, "Huelga de amores," or "strike of loves," suggests a form of resistance against this cultural erasure. It implies a refusal to accept the imposed values and a call to preserve and celebrate indigenous identity and heritage. The imagery of "patriotas importados" and "nativos sin orejas" highlights the disconnect between the foreign rulers and the silenced native populations, emphasizing the loss of voice and autonomy experienced by the latter.

Divididos also critiques the economic exploitation that accompanied colonization, with lines like "Tiempo es dinero" and "en esta tierra, sos extranjero," pointing to the alienation and marginalization of indigenous peoples in their own lands. The song concludes with a defiant reminder that "la historia escrita por vencedores"—the history written by the victors—cannot silence the enduring spirit and cultural expressions of the oppressed, symbolized by the "tambores" that continue to beat. This powerful message resonates with themes of resistance, identity, and the enduring struggle for cultural preservation.