Años

In 'Años,' Andrés Calamaro poignantly explores the inevitable passage of time and its impact on love and relationships. The song opens with the acknowledgment that time is passing and that people are growing older. The phrase 'nos vamos poniendo viejos' (we are getting old) sets the tone for a reflective journey through the changes that come with age. Calamaro contrasts the present with the past, noting that love no longer manifests as it once did. Conversations, kisses, and hugs are now tinged with a piece of reason, suggesting a shift from the passionate spontaneity of youth to a more measured and rational approach to love.

As the years go by, the emotions that once defined love transform into something different. Calamaro reflects on how what was once pure love has evolved into another sentiment. The lyrics 'lo que ayer era amor, se va volviendo otro sentimiento' (what was love yesterday is becoming another feeling) capture this transformation. The song reminisces about the simplicity and authenticity of past moments, like holding hands and stealing kisses, which were once part of a shared truth. Now, these actions are overshadowed by a sense of fear and caution, indicating a more complex emotional landscape.

The song also delves into the dynamics of long-term relationships. Calamaro describes how old arguments fade away, replaced by a desire to maintain harmony. The lines 'a todo dices que sí, a nada digo que no' (you say yes to everything, I say no to nothing) highlight the compromises made to sustain a relationship over time. This quest for 'tremenda armonía' (tremendous harmony) ultimately ages the hearts involved, as reason and fear increasingly dominate their interactions. 'Años' is a melancholic yet insightful reflection on how time alters love, infusing it with wisdom and caution but also stripping away some of its youthful fervor.