5 Minutos Más (minibar)

Andrés Calamaro's song '5 Minutos Más (minibar)' is a poetic exploration of life's contradictions and the complexities of love and identity. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has abandoned their initial ambitions, symbolized by the reference to becoming a bullfighter, and instead finds themselves in a 'neutral corner.' This metaphor suggests a life lived in the margins, away from the spotlight, where one's true nature is not easily hidden ('Se nos ve el plumero a los dos por igual').

The song continues to weave a narrative of a person who is both cautious and unapologetic, perhaps a reflection on the persona the artist adopts in his own life or a character he's portraying. The 'minibar' in the title and chorus could be a metaphor for the small comforts and vices that one indulges in while keeping their heart closed off from deeper emotional connections. The repeated line 'Y solo late, y solo late por los dos' ('And it only beats, and it only beats for the two of us') suggests a deep, if conflicted, connection to another person, indicating that despite the closed heart, there is still a strong bond that persists.

The song's final lines, 'Si pudiera mataría, por 5 minutos más,' imply a desperate longing for more time with the person they love, even to the point of hyperbole. Calamaro's style often includes such dramatic expressions of emotion, and this song is no exception. It's a blend of melancholy, nostalgia, and a bittersweet acknowledgment of life's fleeting moments and the lengths one would go to extend them, even if just for '5 minutos más.'