Eugenia

The song 'Eugenia' by Fiskales Ad-Hok is a poignant and darkly poetic exploration of disillusionment, societal decay, and the haunting memories of past traumas. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a family gathering around a table, only to find that the food they have prepared with care has turned sour. This serves as a powerful metaphor for the disillusionment with societal and religious values that have failed to preserve their intended goodness, much like the spoiled preserves in the song.

The repeated references to food that 'tastes of evil' and the need to 'contaminate our guts with the real flavor' suggest a deep-seated cynicism and a loss of innocence. The act of eating becomes a grim ritual, a way to cope with the harsh realities of life. The mention of 'a pinch of herb to forget' hints at the use of substances to numb the pain and endure the overwhelming urge to lash out violently. This adds a layer of desperation and hopelessness to the narrative, highlighting the characters' struggle to find solace in a world that seems irredeemably corrupt.

The song also delves into personal and collective trauma, as evidenced by the lines 'Mother, you heard the children sing and remembered what you didn't want to remember.' This evokes the painful memories of past violence and suffering, likened to 'bullets you had to swallow unwillingly.' The imagery of bullets and the act of swallowing them underscores the involuntary nature of these traumatic experiences and the lingering impact they have on the psyche. 'Eugenia' thus becomes a powerful commentary on the cyclical nature of pain and the difficulty of escaping the shadows of the past.