EL MUNDO SIEMPRE ESTUVO DIVIDIDO EN DOS
Alan Sutton y las criaturitas de la ansiedad
The Eternal Dichotomy: A Dance Between Definitions and Play
Alan Sutton y las Criaturitas de la Ansiedad's song "EL MUNDO SIEMPRE ESTUVO DIVIDIDO EN DOS" delves into the perpetual dualities that shape our world and our identities. The lyrics open with the assertion that the world has always been divided into two, setting the stage for a reflection on personal and societal dichotomies. The artist uses the metaphor of a mirror to explore self-identity, noting that he is not his father, a realization that comes with both relief and reflection. This moment of self-awareness is a microcosm of the larger theme: the struggle between defining oneself and the fear of losing those definitions.
The song's chorus expresses a yearning for simplicity and playfulness, contrasting sharply with the world's demand for resolutions and definitions. The imagery of building sandcastles only to let the sea wash them away symbolizes the transient nature of life and the joy found in impermanence. This childlike desire to play and create without the burden of permanence stands in stark opposition to the adult world's insistence on structure and permanence.
Further, the lyrics critique the rigidity of societal institutions, represented by the Real Academia, which sees only a static snapshot of an ever-changing reality. This critique underscores the fear and disillusionment that come with realizing that the places and identities we thought were ours are, in fact, fluid and ever-changing. The repetitive