Ares (feat. Pol Granch)

In 'Ares,' Alba Reche and Pol Granch weave a haunting narrative of loss, memory, and the echoes of past traumas. The song opens with Alba Reche's poignant lines, 'No te escucho más / No te veo cantar,' which translate to 'I don't hear you anymore / I don't see you sing.' These lines set the tone for a story of absence and longing, where the protagonist grapples with the silence left by a loved one. The metaphor of 'las cuerdas que me ahorcan' (the strings that choke me) juxtaposed with 'las que te hacían tocar' (the ones that made you play) highlights the duality of music as both a source of joy and a reminder of loss.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more vivid and visceral. Alba Reche sings about 'trincheras' (trenches) and 'cunetas de cristal' (crystal ditches), evoking a battlefield where memories and emotions are fought over and buried. The repetition of 'Hasta que cante el final' (Until the final song) underscores a sense of inevitability and the relentless passage of time. Pol Granch's verse in French adds another layer of complexity, speaking to the universality of these themes. His lines, 'Je n’arrive pas à me cacher / Tout le monde autour de moi' (I can't hide / Everyone around me), convey a sense of being trapped by the past and the struggle to move forward.

The collaboration between Alba Reche and Pol Granch creates a rich tapestry of sound and emotion, blending Spanish and French to reflect the multifaceted nature of human experience. The song's title, 'Ares,' alludes to the Greek god of war, further emphasizing the internal battles waged within the heart and mind. Through their evocative lyrics and haunting melodies, Reche and Granch invite listeners to confront their own memories and the pain that often accompanies them, ultimately finding solace in the act of remembrance and expression.