Gástale una broma

Los Muertos de Cristo's song "Gástale una broma" is a powerful anthem of resistance against labor exploitation and the systemic oppression of workers. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the harsh realities faced by laborers in a capitalist society, where they are treated as mere commodities in the labor market. The song opens with a satirical welcome to the labor market, highlighting the dehumanizing nature of employment where workers are bought and sold like products, with special offers and guarantees of submissiveness and efficiency. This stark portrayal underscores the exploitation inherent in temporary contracts and precarious working conditions.

The song also criticizes the complicity of anti-worker unions and the support they receive from the wealthy elite and the government. The mention of syndicates like Comisiones and U.G.T. collaborating with the mafia-like structures of power emphasizes the betrayal of workers by those who are supposed to protect their rights. The chorus introduces a radical solution to this 'disease' of exploitation: using gasoline and fire as metaphors for rebellion and destruction of the oppressive systems. This call to action is a symbolic gesture of defiance against the temporary employment agencies and the broader capitalist framework.

Furthermore, the song rejects any form of negotiation or labor reform, advocating instead for a complete overhaul of the system. It calls for the ruling class, including ministers and the royal family, to experience the same precarious conditions they impose on workers. The lyrics also address the potential backlash from being labeled as terrorists for defending their rights, but they assert that the working class must decide their own destiny and how they want to live. The repeated refrain of having a remedy for this 'disease' through acts of rebellion encapsulates the song's message of empowerment and resistance against labor exploitation and corporate terrorism.