Fuego y Miedo
Ska-P Lyrics

The lyrics of Ska-P's song Fuego y Miedo (Fire and Fear) tell the story of a person whose mind has been indoctrinated by violent movies and TV shows that glorify gun violence. The singer has always dreamt of being a hero, shooting guns like in the action movies they love. However, one day they wake up tormented and decide that the time has come to fulfill their fantasy. They remember where their father keeps his gun and, on the way to school, they take it with them. They imagine dead bodies lying around and feel a rush of power and control.

The chorus of the song repeats the words "Fuego y Miedo" (Fire and Fear), which represent the two sides of the singer's motivation. They are fueled by their hatred and resentment towards the government and society that has humiliated them, but they are also driven by their fear of not being able to meet the standards set by their idols from the movies and TV. The lyrics point out how the government is responsible for arming people like the singer and how the entertainment industry is responsible for creating a culture of glorification of violence that desensitizes people to its consequences.

The song is a critique of both the government and media industries for their role in creating a culture of gun violence. It paints a vivid picture of the dangerous consequences of glorifying guns and violence in fiction.