Celulosa parte 2

Agarrate Catalina's song "Celulosa parte 2" is a satirical and poignant commentary on environmental degradation, particularly focusing on the impact of industrial pollution in Fray Bentos, Uruguay. The song uses vivid and often absurd imagery to highlight the drastic changes in the local environment and community due to the presence of a cellulose plant. The opening lines set the tone with a mix of nostalgia and irony, as the narrator describes returning to their hometown only to be greeted by the unpleasant smell of smoke from the plant's chimneys. This juxtaposition of fond memories with the harsh reality of pollution underscores the song's critical stance.

The lyrics continue to paint a surreal picture of the environment, with mutated animals and plants symbolizing the unnatural changes brought about by industrial activity. The mention of cows resembling the Milka chocolate mascot and sheep growing polyethylene instead of wool are humorous yet disturbing metaphors for the contamination and its effects on local wildlife. These exaggerated descriptions serve to emphasize the unnatural and harmful consequences of the cellulose plant's operations.

The song also touches on the social impact of the plant, depicting a community that has become accustomed to the pollution and its bizarre side effects. The references to mutated humans and animals, as well as the sarcastic praise for the plant, highlight a sense of resignation and absurdity. The repeated chant of "Celulosa, celulosa, celulosa!" at the end of the song serves as a bitterly ironic celebration of the very source of the community's woes, encapsulating the song's overall message of environmental and social critique.