Hombre Vegetal
Enanitos Verdes Lyrics

The song “Hombre Vegetal” by Enanitos Verdes speaks about an unapologetic love and appreciation for nature. The lyrics describe a moment where the singer is getting to know someone and realizes that she is also alone, so there is nothing to lose. The singer identifies himself as a “hombre vegetal” (vegetable man), explaining that he doesn’t care about fashion trends and that green is his fundamental color. He feels threatened by some people because he is natural, but he embraces his identity as a man of the forest who needs chlorophyll and chloramine to survive. He admires the woman’s brightness but doesn’t want to lose his identity as a “hombre vegetal.”

The song can be interpreted as a criticism of the commercialized lifestyle that takes people away from nature. The singer’s choice to embrace his identity as a “hombre vegetal” can be seen as a statement that his connection to nature is more important than social norms. The song also suggests that there is an inherent connection between humans and nature, highlighted by the use of terms like “clorofila” and “bosque.” The singer appears to celebrate the simplicity and authenticity of a natural lifestyle while acknowledging the sense of alienation that comes with it.