Horror en el Hipermercado

Alaska y los Pegamoides' song 'Horror en el Hipermercado' is a quirky and darkly humorous take on a seemingly mundane activity: grocery shopping. The song opens with a vivid description of a character named Mari Pili, who is pushing a shopping cart filled with everyday items like Quench and Mielitos. The lyrics paint a picture of a typical day at the supermarket, but things quickly take a bizarre turn.

The chorus introduces a sense of panic and confusion as the protagonist realizes that Mari Pili has disappeared. The use of words like 'terror' and 'horror' in the context of a supermarket and a grocery store ('ultramarinos') adds a layer of absurdity and dark comedy. The protagonist's frantic search for Mari Pili, who is described as 'rica guapa' (rich and pretty), adds to the surreal atmosphere of the song. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and desperation as the protagonist waits in the 'complementos' (accessories) section, hoping for Mari Pili's return.

The song takes an even darker twist in the final verse, where the protagonist discovers dismembered body parts and realizes they belong to Mari Pili. This macabre revelation is delivered with a mix of shock and dark humor, encapsulated in the lines 'Ay MaryPili eres tú / Ay que disgusto ay que cruz' (Oh MaryPili, it's you / Oh, what a disappointment, what a cross to bear). The song's blend of everyday scenarios with horror elements and dark humor is characteristic of Alaska y los Pegamoides' style, which often combines punk, new wave, and gothic influences to create a unique and memorable sound.