Surfeando En El Soretero

Attaque 77's song 'Surfeando En El Soretero' is a satirical and vivid portrayal of a grim reality, using surfing as a metaphor for navigating through life's filth and chaos. The lyrics open with a sense of survival against the odds, 'Sigo vivo de milagro,' which translates to 'I'm still alive by a miracle.' This sets the tone for a journey through a polluted, hazardous environment, symbolized by the 'desagüe' or sewer. The repeated cry for 'Polución!!!' underscores the environmental degradation and the extremity of the situation.

The song juxtaposes the idyllic imagery of surfing with the harsh reality of pollution, creating a stark contrast. The line 'En el soretero la vida es color marrón' (In the sewer, life is brown) uses color to emphasize the filth and decay. The references to San Clemente and Villa Gesell, popular beach destinations in Argentina, add a layer of irony, as these places are typically associated with leisure and beauty, not the grim scenes depicted in the song. The mention of 'Villa Gesell Rolling Stone' could be a nod to the rock and roll lifestyle, often romanticized but here shown in a more raw and unglamorous light.

The chorus, where the protagonist imagines being in Hawaii, highlights a desperate escapism. 'Imaginando, yo cierro mis ojos, y me siento en Hawai' (Imagining, I close my eyes, and I feel like I'm in Hawaii) reflects a longing for a better, cleaner, and more beautiful place. This fantasy contrasts sharply with the reality of the 'soretero,' emphasizing the disparity between dreams and reality. The use of 'telgopor' (styrofoam) for the surfboard further underscores the makeshift and degraded nature of the protagonist's situation, adding a touch of dark humor to the narrative.