Tardes

Amaral's song 'Tardes' delves into the ephemeral nature of time and the longing for moments that slip away too quickly. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the anticipation and eventual disappointment that comes with the end of the week. The word 'viernes' (Friday) symbolizes the start of the weekend, a time often associated with freedom and relaxation. However, the singer laments how quickly these moments pass, leaving a sense of unfulfilled desire and missed opportunities. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines 'pasa tan rápido y no puedes verlo' (it passes so quickly and you can't see it) and 'quieres tocarlo pero ya se ha ido' (you want to touch it but it's already gone).

The song also explores themes of escapism and the mundane routine of daily life. The singer describes making 'películas sin presupuesto' (low-budget movies) and falling asleep, suggesting a desire to escape reality through imagination and dreams. The metaphor of hanging 'en el trapecio de los cinco días' (on the trapeze of the five days) like a 'murciélago de sangre fría' (cold-blooded bat) highlights the precarious balance of navigating the workweek, yearning for the freedom of the weekend.

A recurring motif in the song is the 'caballito de mar' (seahorse), which symbolizes a source of comfort and fascination. The singer refers to this figure as 'mi desequilibrado' (my unbalanced one), indicating a complex relationship marked by both admiration and instability. The willingness to 'dejaría matar por una galopada' (would let myself be killed for a gallop) underscores the intensity of this longing and the desire to experience life from the perspective of this enigmatic figure. The seahorse serves as a metaphor for the elusive and captivating moments that the singer yearns to grasp, even if only for a fleeting instant.