Intifada

Ska-P's song 'Intifada' is a powerful and politically charged anthem that delves into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The lyrics draw a stark comparison between the historical suffering of Jews during the Holocaust and the current plight of Palestinians. The band highlights the irony of the victims of past atrocities becoming the oppressors in a new context. This juxtaposition serves to criticize the actions of the Israeli government and military, which the song portrays as oppressive and unjust.

The chorus, with its repeated cries of 'Muertos, muertos!!! En nombre de quien?' ('Dead, dead!!! In whose name?'), underscores the senseless loss of life and questions the justification behind the violence. The reference to 'Yave' (Yahweh) points to the religious undertones that often accompany the conflict, though the band makes it clear that their stance is not rooted in religious bias. Instead, they emphasize their atheism and focus on condemning the suffering, injustice, and abuse of power.

The song also vividly describes the asymmetry of the conflict, with 'piedras contra balas' ('stones against bullets') symbolizing the desperate and uneven struggle of the Palestinians. The mention of 'David becoming Goliath' flips the biblical story on its head, suggesting that the once-oppressed have now become the oppressors. The repeated calls for 'Intifada, liberacion!' ('Intifada, liberation!') serve as a rallying cry for resistance and freedom, encapsulating the band's support for the Palestinian cause and their broader message against oppression and injustice.