Del Fumador

Almafuerte's song "Del Fumador" delves into the struggles and consequences of cigarette addiction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the internal conflict faced by smokers, who are acutely aware of the health risks yet find themselves unable to break free from the habit. The song opens with a direct address to the cigarette, acknowledging its widespread popularity and the singer's own enslavement to it. The repetition of phrases like "Uno mas y otro más" (One more and another one) and "Cientos y miles, Millones y aun más" (Hundreds and thousands, Millions and even more) emphasizes the relentless nature of the addiction and the sheer number of cigarettes consumed over time.

The lyrics also highlight the physical toll smoking takes on the body, with lines like "Mis pulmones gimen me estas matando" (My lungs groan, you are killing me) underscoring the damage inflicted on the smoker's health. The song references the warning labels on cigarette packages, which state that smoking is harmful to health, yet these warnings seem to have little effect on those who are already addicted. The phrase "Que mal ojete para quien carga tu cruz" (What bad luck for those who bear your cross) poignantly captures the sense of helplessness and resignation felt by smokers who cannot rid themselves of this burden.

Throughout the song, the singer repeatedly identifies as a smoker, describing it as both a punishment and a constant companion. The lyrics convey a sense of camaraderie with other smokers, referring to cigarettes as a "Compañero mortal de largas noches" (Mortal companion of long nights) that helps to alleviate loneliness. However, this companionship comes at a high cost, as the addiction continues to harm the smoker's health and well-being. Almafuerte's "Del Fumador" is a powerful exploration of the complexities of addiction, capturing both the allure and the destructive consequences of smoking.