100% de Nada

Andrés Calamaro's song '100% Nada' delves into themes of disillusionment, existential reflection, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The lyrics paint a picture of a person grappling with the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of life. The opening lines, 'Cuando el olvido haga del pasado una tumba / Vas a ser las flores que ya no riegue nunca,' suggest a sense of loss and the inevitability of being forgotten, likening memories to flowers that will no longer be tended to.

The song continues with a mix of surreal imagery and mundane realities, such as 'La pizza está bajo la lluvia / Está mojada,' which translates to 'The pizza is under the rain / It's wet.' This line captures the absurdity and triviality of everyday life, emphasizing how small details can seem significant or insignificant depending on one's perspective. The recurring phrase 'Es el 100% de nada' (It's 100% of nothing) underscores the futility and emptiness that the narrator feels, suggesting that even when something appears to be complete or whole, it can still be devoid of true substance or meaning.

Calamaro also touches on the quest for answers and the frustration of not finding them. 'En el viento espero encontrar respuestas / Si no me bastan con las viejas respuestas / A las nuevas preguntas que no existen' reflects a yearning for new insights and the realization that some questions may never be answered. The metaphor of 'la guita al final del arco iris' (the money at the end of the rainbow) further illustrates the elusive nature of fulfillment and happiness, comparing it to a mythical treasure that remains perpetually out of reach. Through '100% Nada,' Calamaro invites listeners to ponder the complexities of existence and the often illusory nature of what we seek in life.