Todo Lo Miro

The song 'Todo Lo Miro' by 2 Minutos paints a vivid picture of urban life through the eyes of someone sitting in a bar. The narrative begins with the protagonist receiving their paycheck and heading to Parque Patricios, a neighborhood in Buenos Aires, to meet a friend. The setting is the bar La Perla, where the protagonist orders a beer and waits. This initial scene sets the tone for the song, highlighting a sense of anticipation and the mundane reality of waiting for a friend who never arrives.

As time passes, the protagonist continues to observe the world from their seat in the bar. The lyrics describe the passage of four hours, during which the protagonist orders another beer and watches the activities outside. The mention of sex workers on the corner selling their services for money introduces a stark contrast between the protagonist's passive observation and the active, often harsh realities of those around them. This juxtaposition underscores themes of loneliness, detachment, and the gritty aspects of urban life.

The song further delves into the theme of morality, as it describes how the presence of 'moralidad' (morality) causes the sex workers to scatter. The protagonist continues to watch, noting the actions of others, including a blonde woman who orders a drink. This scene encapsulates the essence of the song: a detached observer who sees everything but remains uninvolved. The repetition of the phrase 'todo lo miro sentado desde el bar' (I watch everything sitting from the bar) emphasizes this sense of detachment and passive observation, making the listener reflect on the complexities and often harsh realities of urban life.