Armadura de Papel

In "Armadura de Papel," Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad explore the delicate balance between memory, loss, and the human tendency to hold onto the past. The song's title, which translates to "Paper Armor," serves as a metaphor for the fragile defenses we build around ourselves to cope with the absence of loved ones. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and vulnerability, as the narrator grapples with the void left by someone significant in their life.

The song delves into the universal human experience of struggling to let go. The narrator reflects on the adventures and shared moments with the absent person, highlighting how these memories become a source of both comfort and pain. The imagery of "wings of metal" and "ropes" symbolizes the ways we try to anchor ourselves to the past, even as we yearn to move forward. The "paper armor" represents the thin, yet meaningful, protection that memories provide against the harshness of reality.

Alan Sutton's poignant lyrics also touch on the theme of resilience. Despite the sorrow and the scars that come with loss, the narrator chooses to carry the memory of their loved one as a "light" beside them. This decision to embrace the past, rather than forget it, underscores the song's message of finding strength in vulnerability. The act of singing becomes a way to "draw" the absent person's presence, transforming the pain of loss into a creative expression of love and remembrance.