Negro como tu consciencia

El Tri's song "Negro como tu consciencia" is a powerful commentary on the state of environmental and mental pollution. The lyrics draw a parallel between the smog that chokes the air and the darkening of human conscience. As the smog becomes denser and blacker, so does the collective moral and ethical awareness of society. This metaphor highlights the growing severity of both environmental degradation and the erosion of societal values.

The song emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental and mental pollution, suggesting that as we contribute to the physical contamination of our surroundings, we also degrade our mental and moral landscapes. The line "Y todos ponemos nuestro granito de arena" (And we all contribute our grain of sand) underscores the collective responsibility in exacerbating these issues. The imagery of pushing the ox further into the ravine symbolizes the irreversible damage being done, both to the environment and to our collective conscience.

El Tri also touches on the inevitability of consequences, with lines like "Todo lo que empieza tiene que acabar" (Everything that begins must end) and "Todo lo que sube tiene que bajar" (Everything that rises must fall). This serves as a warning that the current trajectory of environmental and mental neglect will lead to a downfall. The plea for clemency from the environment and future generations highlights the urgency of addressing these issues. The song concludes with a unifying message, reminding listeners that everyone is part of the problem and, therefore, part of the solution, encapsulated in the phrase "porque Mexico es uno y uno es Mexico" (because Mexico is one and one is Mexico).