Vaivén

Adán Cruz's song 'Vaivén' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and inner conflict experienced after a significant loss or breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the aftermath of a painful farewell, as seen in the opening lines where the protagonist is left immobilized by the departure, finding solace only in sleep. The act of inhaling the void and exhaling the name of the lost person signifies the deep emotional void and the lingering presence of the departed in the protagonist's life.

The song further explores themes of self-doubt and identity crisis. The protagonist describes feeling like an abandoned, graffiti-covered wasteland, symbolizing a sense of neglect and inner chaos. The metaphor of exploding like a missile upon touch suggests a volatile emotional state. The lyrics also touch on the struggle with self-acceptance and the difficulty of changing one's nature, as the protagonist questions how to stop being what they are when their intentions have always fallen short.

A recurring theme in 'Vaivén' is the protagonist's proficiency in lying, which has become so ingrained that it instills fear of losing the ability to feel warmth and genuine emotions. This fear is compounded by the realization that despite knowing the risks, they allowed themselves to be supported, only to fall back into the same cycle of emotional highs and lows, the 'vaivén' or seesaw of emotions. The song concludes with a return to normalcy, but with a cautionary note about the dangers of being too sweet or vulnerable, hinting at the lessons learned from the emotional rollercoaster.