La Danza de Los Cristales

Narcosis, a pioneering band in the Peruvian punk scene, delivers a raw and intense portrayal of addiction in their song 'La Danza de Los Cristales.' The lyrics delve into the harrowing experience of someone grappling with substance abuse, capturing the physical and psychological turmoil that accompanies it. The repeated questioning of 'Que es lo ke me esta pasando' (What is happening to me) and 'Ke es lo ke me esta rodeando' (What is surrounding me) reflects the confusion and disorientation that often plague those caught in the throes of addiction.

The song's imagery is vivid and unsettling, with references to a 'fuego ke me konsume' (fire that consumes me) and a 'llama ke me kema dentro' (flame that burns inside). These metaphors poignantly illustrate the destructive nature of addiction, likening it to a relentless fire that both entices and destroys. The sensation of being constantly observed and the feeling of pressure ('siento esa presion y esa sensacion de ser observado') further emphasize the paranoia and anxiety that can accompany substance abuse.

The chorus, with its repeated lament of being 'kondenado a seguir' (condemned to continue), underscores the sense of hopelessness and entrapment that many addicts feel. The 'danza de los cristales' (dance of the crystals) serves as a metaphor for the cyclical and inescapable nature of addiction, where the individual is caught in a destructive dance with their substance of choice. Narcosis's raw and unfiltered portrayal of this struggle offers a powerful commentary on the devastating impact of addiction, both on the individual and those around them.