Té de Piña

Bruses' song 'Té de Piña' delves into the complex and often painful relationship many people, particularly women, have with their bodies and self-image. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who spends hours in the bathroom, hoping for a change that never comes. This person is caught in a cycle of self-loathing and unrealistic beauty standards, constantly comparing themselves to the seemingly perfect images they see on social media platforms like Instagram. The mention of 'Facetuneo fotografías' highlights the pressure to alter one's appearance digitally to fit these unattainable ideals.

The recurring question, '¿Tal vez si tomara té de piña podría adelgazar?' (Maybe if I drank pineapple tea, I could lose weight?), serves as a metaphor for the desperate measures people take to conform to societal beauty standards. The protagonist's struggle is further emphasized by their unhealthy relationship with food and their own body, as they ponder whether they would feel better if they looked like the women they see online. The line 'Cada que me tomo un té de piña me caigo mal' (Every time I drink pineapple tea, I feel worse) poignantly captures the futility and harm of these efforts.

Bruses also touches on the societal and cultural factors that contribute to these feelings of inadequacy. The lyrics 'Desde niñas nos educan pa' tener esa cintura' (Since we were little girls, we were taught to have that waist) point to the deep-rooted nature of these beauty standards. The song is a powerful commentary on the mental and emotional toll of trying to meet these expectations, and it calls for a more compassionate and realistic approach to self-image and body positivity.