Ratas Rabiosas

Eskorbuto's song 'Ratas Rabiosas' paints a grim and dystopian picture of a world in decay. The lyrics describe a city overrun by rabid rats and other vermin, symbolizing the breakdown of society and the emergence of chaos. The imagery of 'ratas rabiosas' (rabid rats) and 'descompuestas' (decomposed) creatures crawling out of the sewers suggests a world where the natural order has been upended, and filth and disease have taken over. This can be seen as a metaphor for societal collapse, where the worst elements of humanity come to the forefront.

The song also delves into themes of mutation and brainwashing, with references to 'mutaciones' (mutations) and 'labados perfectos de cerebro' (perfect brainwashing). These lines hint at a world where scientific experiments and mind control have gone awry, leading to grotesque transformations and a loss of individuality. The repeated mention of 'nuevo alimento' (new food) and 'nueva nutrición' (new nutrition) suggests a horrifying new reality where people are forced to consume grotesque and unnatural substances to survive.

The protagonist's plea to the doctor, 'míreme, doctor, que mal me encuentro' (look at me, doctor, how bad I feel), underscores the desperation and pain experienced in this dystopian world. The graphic descriptions of self-cannibalism, where the protagonist eats his own body parts, further emphasize the extreme degradation and suffering. This shocking imagery serves to highlight the dehumanizing effects of the dystopian environment, where survival comes at the cost of one's humanity. Eskorbuto's raw and unfiltered punk style amplifies the song's message, making 'Ratas Rabiosas' a powerful critique of societal decay and the horrors of a dystopian future.