Buenos DíAs A Todos

Chancho En Piedra's song "Buenos Días A Todos" is a biting satire on the pervasive influence of television in modern society. The lyrics open with a cheerful greeting, "Hola, hola buenos días a todos!" which mimics the typical start of a morning TV show. However, the song quickly reveals its true intent: to critique how television manipulates and numbs its audience. The band highlights the superficiality of TV content, from aging hosts and once-glamorous celebrities to the contrived emotional reunions of long-lost family members. This portrayal underscores the artificiality and emotional manipulation inherent in many TV programs.

The song also delves into the absurdity of cooking segments that use rare ingredients, making them impractical for the average viewer. It mocks the commercialization of TV, where viewers are encouraged to participate in contests with hidden costs and are constantly bombarded with advertisements dictating what, how, and when to buy. The lyrics emphasize how television dictates societal norms and behaviors, often at the expense of genuine human connection and critical thinking.

In a more direct critique, the song personifies the television as a monstrous entity that corrupts children, dictates thoughts, and stifles imagination. The line "Yo soy el monstruo televisor" encapsulates this idea, portraying the TV as a powerful force that shapes reality and values. The song's closing lines, "tu vida se apaga con la televisión" and "tu mente necesita su diaria adicción," drive home the message that television has become an addictive, mind-numbing presence in people's lives. By ending with a reference to more cartoons, the band underscores the cyclical and unending nature of this influence, leaving listeners to ponder the true cost of their daily entertainment.