La Corriente Del Niño

Alejandro Y Maria Laura's song 'La Corriente Del Niño' is a poignant exploration of fading dreams and suppressed desires. The repeated line 'Se me va apagando el fuego' (My fire is going out) serves as a powerful metaphor for the diminishing passion and vitality in the narrator's life. This imagery of a dying fire is juxtaposed with the narrator's longing to be like 'el fuego azul' (the blue fire) and 'la corriente del niño' (the current of the child), symbolizing a desire for purity, energy, and an untainted spirit.

The lyrics delve into the narrator's internal struggle, where dreams lie dormant and desires are repressed. The mention of wanting to be a 'turbina de avión' (airplane turbine) or 'lava de volcán' (volcanic lava) reflects a yearning for transformation and an eruption of suppressed emotions. The song also touches on the theme of escape, with the narrator wishing to find a 'grieta' (crack) to escape to another planet, seeking a new atmosphere where they might breathe freely and reignite their inner fire.

The song's imagery is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the narrator's emotional landscape. The desire to 'colarme entre tus huesos' (slip between your bones) and 'desbordarme como río de la sierra' (overflow like a mountain river) speaks to a deep yearning for connection and release. The repeated refrain underscores the persistent feeling of a fading inner light, creating a haunting and reflective mood. Alejandro Y Maria Laura's musical style, often characterized by its introspective and poetic lyrics, beautifully complements the song's themes of longing and introspection.