Noicanicula

The song 'Noicanicula' by La Etnia, a Colombian hip-hop group known for their socially conscious lyrics and raw portrayal of life in the streets, delves into the altered state of mind induced by marijuana use. The lyrics describe a journey through the heightened awareness and introspection that often accompany the experience of getting high.

The opening lines set the stage for a cerebral voyage, as the narrator inhales smoke and celebrates this act. The 'superior state of the brain' suggests a transcendental experience, where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. The narrator's mind takes a 'total turn,' indicating a profound shift in perception. This transformation is not just mental but also spiritual, as the spirit is described as rising to a high pedestal. The use of the word 'trance' implies a deep state of meditation or absorption, hinting at the intense inward focus that can occur during such experiences.

As the song progresses, the narrator describes a sharpening of the senses, particularly smell, and the onset of laughter, which could be interpreted as the euphoria and amusement often found in the cannabis high. The 'sixth sense' awakening suggests an expansion of consciousness beyond the ordinary. The lyrics also touch on the emotional disturbances that can arise, challenging the notion of what is considered normal. The mention of 'hierba' (weed) taking over the narrator's head and the subsequent desire for a beer illustrates the sensory indulgence and escapism sought through substance use. The song concludes with a sense of empowerment and a warning of the need to control the 'engome' (high), emphasizing the potency of their 'lyrical lethal' message.