Hacia El Abismo

Almafuerte's song 'Hacia El Abismo' is a powerful critique of humanity's destructive tendencies and the consequences of our actions on the planet. The lyrics paint a grim picture of 'planetary depredation,' highlighting how our relentless exploitation of natural resources, backed by military might, is leading us towards an abyss. The phrase 'dando pasos al abismo' (taking steps towards the abyss) underscores the urgency and the dire trajectory of our current path, while 'vas restando esperanzas' (you are diminishing hopes) reflects the diminishing prospects for a sustainable future.

The song also touches on the widespread apathy and denial among people, as many choose not to see or acknowledge the ongoing destruction. The line 'es de muchos no querer ver' (many do not want to see) speaks to this willful ignorance. Almafuerte criticizes the 'marcha de exterminio' (march of extermination) that continues to advance daily, suggesting that our collective inaction is complicit in this ongoing devastation.

A recurring theme in the song is the neglect of Pachamama, a term from Andean culture referring to Mother Earth. The lyrics 'Pachamama en el olvido se disuelve' (Pachamama dissolves in oblivion) lament the forgotten and disregarded state of our planet. The song also critiques societal and economic structures, describing a 'pueblo libre, sometido, con presión monetaria' (free people, subdued, with monetary pressure) and the misallocation of resources towards space conquest rather than addressing earthly issues. The repeated plea for miracles from saints, 'gran chusma, exige milagro al santo,' highlights the misplaced hopes and the hereditary nature of exploitation, 'hereditaria es la succión,' suggesting that these destructive patterns are passed down through generations.

'Hacia El Abismo' is a poignant call to awaken from our collective slumber and take responsibility for the preservation of our planet before it is too late.