Rockstar
Álvaro de Luna
The Price of Living Like a Rockstar
Álvaro de Luna's song "Rockstar" delves into the tumultuous lifestyle of someone who lives like a rockstar, capturing the highs and lows of fame and the personal struggles that come with it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of nights filled with parties and the superficial allure of fame, but they also reveal a deeper sense of dissatisfaction and self-awareness. The recurring line, "Vivo como un rockstar," emphasizes the repetitive and almost monotonous nature of this lifestyle, suggesting that the glamour is not as fulfilling as it seems.
The song's verses highlight the internal conflict of the protagonist. The lines "Otra noche / Negando to' lo que hice ayer" and "Dulces, reproches / Que no salen bien" suggest a cycle of regret and failed attempts at reconciliation. The protagonist is caught in a loop of making mistakes and trying to make amends, only to fall back into the same patterns. This is further emphasized by the line "Y ya perdí la cuenta / De las veces que me fallé," indicating a loss of self-control and a sense of being lost.
The chorus, with its repeated declaration of living like a rockstar, contrasts sharply with the verses' introspective tone. The fame and the parties are portrayed as distractions from deeper issues, such as the inability to maintain meaningful relationships and the struggle to find personal fulfillment. The lines "No quiero / Ni puedo / Me duele pero debo olvidarte" and "Lo siento si no supe cuidarte / Es que intentaba salvarme" reveal a poignant moment of self-realization and the painful acknowledgment of personal failures. Ultimately, the song captures the duality of a rockstar's life—glamorous on the surface but fraught with inner turmoil and regret.