Bouvet (feat. Victor Algora)

La Prohibida's song 'Bouvet,' featuring Victor Algora, is a poignant reflection on environmental degradation and the loss of natural beauty. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a once-pristine paradise now marred by human activity. The repeated imagery of 'mariposa de la noche' (night butterfly) and 'astronautas bailando entre los pingüinos' (astronauts dancing among the penguins) evokes a sense of wonder and innocence that has been lost. The song mourns the transformation of untouched beaches into polluted landscapes filled with 'plástico y cristales' (plastic and glass).

The song's narrative takes the listener on a journey back to an island that has been irrevocably changed. The lines 'Quemaron las flores y se llenó de turistas' (They burned the flowers and it filled with tourists) highlight the destructive impact of tourism and industrialization. The protagonist's sense of loss is palpable as they describe themselves as 'uno de esos humanos con la cara llena de ceniza' (one of those humans with a face full of ash), signifying the collective guilt and responsibility for the environmental damage.

The recurring theme of extinction, as seen in the lines '¿Qué fue de aquellas criaturas? No están ya, se han extinguido' (What happened to those creatures? They are no longer here, they have gone extinct), serves as a stark reminder of the irreversible consequences of human actions. The song's melancholic tone is underscored by the metaphor of time running out, 'Éramos el tiempo, pero son las doce' (We were time, but it is twelve o'clock), suggesting that the opportunity to save the environment is slipping away. 'Bouvet' is a hauntingly beautiful call to action, urging listeners to reflect on their impact on the planet and to cherish the natural world before it is too late.