Mecanismo de Control

AIRBAG's song 'Mecanismo de Control' delves into the themes of surveillance, paranoia, and the illusion of control. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels constantly watched and judged, unable to escape the scrutinizing gaze of others. The repeated plea to 'déjame pasar' (let me pass) and 'déjame sentir' (let me feel) underscores a desire for freedom and authenticity, away from the prying eyes that inhibit genuine existence.

The chorus, with lines like 'Y todo lo verás, y todo lo sabrás, sentado en tu sillón' (And you will see everything, and you will know everything, sitting in your armchair), suggests a critique of passive consumption and the false sense of understanding and control it provides. The idea that one can 'reach everything' and 'have everything' in their imagination highlights the disconnect between reality and the virtual or imagined world. This can be seen as a commentary on modern society's reliance on technology and media, where people often feel they are part of something larger while actually being isolated and disconnected.

The song also touches on the consequences of this surveillance and paranoia. The lines 'Y de más queda lo que digo, y serás tu único enemigo, sin tener tu conexión' (And what I say is left over, and you will be your only enemy, without having your connection) suggest that this constant monitoring leads to self-doubt and internal conflict. The final repetition of 'conspiración' (conspiracy) reinforces the idea that this sense of control and understanding is an illusion, a constructed reality that ultimately isolates and alienates individuals from their true selves and each other.