MusicIs the Spanish entry for the Eurovision Song Contest empowering, or misogynistic? Music group Nebulossa encounters very divided opinions with their song ‘Zorra’. The Feminist Movement of Madrid calls the song “sexist”, while the Spanish Prime Minister sees absolutely no problem with the provocative lyrics.
According to the Feminist Movement, the problem starts with the title of the song. ‘Zorra’ can be translated as ‘female fox’, but is also often used in Spanish to mean ‘bitch’ or ‘slut’. The word is repeated countless times in the song: “When I go out alone, I am the ‘zorra’. When I’m having fun, I’m the ‘zorra’. When I get what I want, ‘zorra’. It’s never because I deserve it.”
‘Zorra’ is presented by a married couple: María ‘Mery’ Bas and Mark Dasous, together known as Nebulossa. According to the duo, the song is intended as a commentary on misogyny and criticizes the double standards that women face. However, the Feminist Movement is not satisfied with that explanation. “It is absurd to claim that persistent repetition of the word would make women stronger,” it said. The song “offends women in a sexist way,” the movement concluded in a statement.
Nebulossa will represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Zorra’. © Twitter
Politicians do not agree
The fuss is also eliciting reactions from politicians. Pedro Sánchez, the Spanish Prime Minister, judged in a TV program: “I think that feminism is not only right or fair, but that it can also be fun. And this kind of provocation has to come from the culture.” He thinks that the lyrics challenge stereotypes and says he is a big fan of “these types of songs”. Spanish Equality Minister Irene María Montero Gil shares his opinion and sees ‘Zorra’ as a “nice song that breaks stereotypes”.
The organization of the Eurovision Song Contest also sees no problem with the song. There is a ban on texts that could bring the competition into disrepute, but that is not the case here, according to the judge. “Given the context of the lyrics and message… we have concluded that the song is eligible for entry into the competition,” it said.
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2024-02-07 15:41:16
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