Pandemia, S.L.

Ska-P's song 'Pandemia, S.L.' is a biting satire on the pharmaceutical industry and its exploitation of public fear for profit. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where pharmaceutical companies manufacture pandemics to boost their sales. The song opens with a stark observation about the pharmaceutical industry's desperation for a 'good push,' suggesting that a pandemic is a convenient solution to their financial woes. The repeated phrase 'una pandemia' underscores the absurdity and cynicism of this idea, highlighting how fear can drive people to irrational behaviors, such as rushing to buy ineffective treatments like 'estafaflú.'

The song continues to mock the widespread panic and the irrational actions of the public, who are depicted as 'gilipollas' (fools) and 'primaveras' (naive people). The imagery of people wearing masks, even in absurd situations, serves as a metaphor for the blind obedience and lack of critical thinking that the song criticizes. The chorus urges listeners to 'vacúnate contra la obediencia y la estupidez' (vaccinate yourself against obedience and stupidity), emphasizing the need for skepticism and independent thought in the face of mass hysteria and media manipulation.

Ska-P also takes aim at the role of media and organizations like the World Health Organization (OMS) in spreading fear. The lyrics suggest that these entities collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to create a climate of terror, only to offer a 'placebo' solution that people must pay for. This critique is encapsulated in the lines 'La OMS ha sembrado el terror, gracias por tu colaboración' (The WHO has sown terror, thanks for your collaboration). The song concludes with a cynical remark on the profitability of health crises, leaving listeners with a stark reminder of the commercial interests that can drive public health narratives. Through its sharp wit and punk energy, 'Pandemia, S.L.' challenges listeners to question the motives behind the information they receive and to resist being manipulated by fear.