McDollar
Ska-P
A Rebellion Against Corporate Greed: The Message of 'McDollar'
Ska-P's song 'McDollar' is a powerful critique of multinational corporations, particularly those in the fast-food industry, and their detrimental impact on society and the environment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where these corporations, symbolized by the fictional 'McDollar,' exploit natural resources, harm indigenous communities, and contribute to environmental degradation. The reference to deforestation and the suffering of animals in the Amazon highlights the ecological and ethical costs of industrial farming practices.
The song also addresses the manipulation and deception employed by these corporations to maintain their dominance. The mention of television and a 'payaso cabron' (a derogatory term for a clown) suggests the use of advertising and media to create a false reality, making the public complicit in their own exploitation. This is further emphasized by the line 'la mierda que vas a tragar' (the shit you're going to swallow), which underscores the low quality and harmful nature of the products being consumed.
Ska-P's lyrics also touch on the exploitation of workers within these corporations. The 'explotacion del trabajador' (exploitation of the worker) behind the counter is a call to recognize the human cost of these business practices. The repeated refrain 'ME NIEGO A COLABORAR' (I refuse to collaborate) serves as a rallying cry for resistance and non-cooperation. The song concludes with a sense of defiance and a call to action, urging listeners to reject these corporations and seek alternatives, symbolized by the invitation to join the singer at a local bar, a place of community and solidarity.