Tóxica

The song 'Tóxica' by Babasónicos delves into the life of a young, affluent woman who is deeply entrenched in a hedonistic and chemically-fueled lifestyle. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a character who is both captivating and troubled, navigating through life with a sense of audacity and restlessness. She is described as 'agente y apoderada,' suggesting she has agency and power, yet she lacks peace, indicating an underlying turmoil despite her outward confidence and wealth.

The song uses metaphors and vivid imagery to highlight the duality of her existence. Terms like 'consume y desenfrenada' and 'las muñecas dan tranquilidad' suggest a life of excess and superficial comfort. The 'muñecas' (dolls) could symbolize material possessions or even people who provide her with a false sense of security. The phrase 'buscando la madrugada' implies a constant search for new experiences and thrills, often found in the nightlife, which is 'climatizada' or controlled, perhaps artificially, to suit her desires.

The chorus, with its repetition of 'Tóxica, princesa de la química,' underscores the central theme of the song. She is a 'princess of chemistry,' a nod to her dependence on substances to maintain her lifestyle. The term 'súper acción la solución' suggests that she sees extreme actions or substances as solutions to her problems, further emphasizing her toxic way of living. The song captures the allure and the dangers of such a lifestyle, portraying it as both glamorous and destructive, a 'fasión pasión de estar intoxica,' a passionate fashion of being intoxicated.