No Kiero Participar

Soziedad Alkoholika's song "No Kiero Participar" is a raw and unapologetic critique of religious and societal hypocrisy, particularly focusing on the rituals surrounding death and funerals. The lyrics express a deep disdain for the Christian rituals that the narrator and their friends are forced to participate in, despite never having believed in them. The opening lines set the tone with a blunt rejection of religious hypocrisy, questioning why they are involved in something they fundamentally disagree with.

The song continues to criticize the insincerity of funeral rites, describing them as a business that profits from people's grief. The narrator is particularly scornful of the priest, who speaks as if he knew the deceased intimately, despite this being far from the truth. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines where the priest's words are dismissed as false and offensive. The song portrays the funeral industry as a predatory entity that exploits the vulnerability of grieving families, leaving them financially strained.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator expresses a desire for a more genuine and less commercialized approach to death. They reject the idea of expensive funerals and embalming, preferring a simple and natural end. The lyrics suggest that instead of participating in these hypocritical rituals, friends should remember the deceased with a few drinks, celebrating their life rather than mourning in a way that feels inauthentic. This defiant stance against societal norms and the commercialization of death underscores the band's broader themes of rebellion and authenticity.