Somos Todos Erroristas Lyrics in English by Ana Tijoux
Errorismo is a unique and striking word, a neologism created by combining "error" (error) and "terrorismo" (terrorism). It's not a standard Spanish word, making it particularly memorable and thought-provoking.
In the context of Ana Tijoux's song, "errorismo" celebrates the idea of embracing mistakes and imperfections as a form of rebellion against rigid societal norms and the pressure for constant success. It champions the freedom found in imperfection and the learning that comes from missteps, turning the concept of error into a powerful, almost ideological, stance.
Ana Tijoux's "Somos Todos Erroristas" is a powerful anthem about embracing imperfection and challenging the status quo. She's not looking for a perfect, easy path; instead, she's searching for "libertad con nombre y apellido" [freedom with a name and surname], like a free fall into the void. It's all about finding answers in mistakes, even a "colapso seguro que perturbe mi cabeza" [a sure collapse that disturbs my head]. For Ana, a life without a little madness isn't really living at all; it's just a fragment.
She declares "Viva el errorismo y todos sus desaciertos" [Long live errorism and all its mistakes], rejecting conformity and the idea that what's considered "certain" is always true. Ana sees much of what society calls progress as a "modelo atrofiado del progreso" [atrophied model of progress], a kind of imprisonment. She's not asking for permission to speak her mind; she welcomes anyone who wants to listen to her message. For her, creating is an act that makes people uncomfortable, and that's exactly the point. It's about being who we are, not who we're told to be.
