Por Ser Yo

In 'Por Ser Yo,' Almafuerte delves into themes of solitude, loss, and the passage of time. The song opens with the narrator reflecting on how they have become desensitized to loneliness, suggesting a life filled with emotional distance and isolation. The line 'Todo lo que tuve una vez, hoy es ayer. Hoy es distante' poignantly captures the sense of everything once cherished now feeling remote and unattainable. This sets the tone for a song that grapples with the futility of dwelling on the past and the inevitability of death, which is described as 'esperando'—always lurking in the background.

The chorus shifts to a more personal reflection, where the narrator identifies themselves as someone who once sang to be themselves ('Soy quien ayer cantó sé vos'). Now, they wander aimlessly, following the path of the heart, which still beats within their chest. This metaphorical journey represents a quest for self-understanding and acceptance, despite the emotional scars and the passage of time. The narrator dreams that others will eventually understand their motivations when they too feel the weight of time ('cuando la carga del tiempo se sume a sus vidas').

The song also touches on the pain of love and the enduring nature of emotional wounds. The narrator expresses confusion over why love causes them so much pain, indicating a deep-seated hurt that remains unresolved ('No sé por que razón el amor me lastima'). The closing lines suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the narrator acknowledges that their truth and reason will be preserved by the earth, symbolizing a return to nature and the cyclical nature of life and death. 'Por Ser Yo' is a profound exploration of human emotions, the passage of time, and the search for meaning in the face of life's inevitable challenges.