Drogas... ¿Para Qué?

Babasónicos' song 'Drogas... ¿Para Qué?' is a sharp critique of societal structures and the pervasive influence of drugs. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a polarized and repressive society, where figures of authority and power manipulate and exploit the very vices they condemn. The opening lines, 'Terrorista polarizado, represor desocupado, torturador con celular,' set a tone of disillusionment and frustration with the hypocrisy and control exerted by those in power.

The repeated refrain, 'Entonces, drogas... ¿para que?' questions the purpose and necessity of drugs in such a society. The song suggests that drugs are a tool used by the powerful to maintain control and distract the masses. The lines 'Ellos las crean, ellos las nombran, ellos las cortan, las promocionan' highlight the systematic production and distribution of drugs, implicating those in power in the perpetuation of addiction and dependency.

The song also touches on the superficial comforts offered by modern consumer culture, with references to 'Tv barata, masaje y cable.' These lines criticize the shallow distractions that are sold to the public, which fail to address deeper societal issues. The imagery of a 'jardín bello y cerrado' and a 'fría bóveda de un banco' evokes a sense of entrapment and the desire to escape from a controlled and artificial environment. Babasónicos uses these metaphors to underscore the futility of seeking solace in materialism and addiction, urging listeners to question the true purpose and impact of drugs in their lives.