Veneno De Humanidad

Bersuit Vergarabat's song 'Veneno De Humanidad' delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the emotional toll it takes on individuals. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person waking up exhausted, burdened by the harshness and coldness of humanity. The phrase 'desprecio bruto' (brutal contempt) suggests a world where indifference and disdain are rampant, leading to a sense of emptiness and vulnerability. The imagery of 'miradas frías' (cold looks) and 'se respira hielo' (breathing ice) further emphasizes the chilling and isolating effects of such a world.

The song also explores the cyclical nature of pain and duty. The 'ola de deber' (wave of duty) that reaches the shores of the narrator's life symbolizes the relentless responsibilities and societal expectations that wash over them. This wave brings pain, which either 'lava mis pies' (washes my feet) or 'se escurre entre tus rejillas' (slips through your grates), indicating that pain is an inescapable part of life, sometimes cleansing but often slipping away unresolved. The emotional turmoil is heightened by the presence and absence of a significant other, where the narrator feels insignificant when alone but lost in confusion when together.

The song's chorus, 'veneno de humanidad' (poison of humanity), encapsulates the central theme. It suggests that the contempt and deceit prevalent in human interactions are toxic, poisoning the very essence of what it means to be human. The spilled cup and the resulting stain symbolize how hidden anger and unspoken truths can lead to irreversible damage, causing desires to fade and the world to feel upside down. Bersuit Vergarabat uses these powerful metaphors to critique the dehumanizing effects of societal norms and the emotional scars they leave behind.