De la Lluvia

Andrés Calamaro's song 'De la Lluvia' is a poetic exploration of imperfection, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The lyrics open with a desire to hear someone sing off-key, a metaphor for embracing flaws and authenticity. Calamaro suggests that even when things don't go perfectly, there is beauty and value in the raw, unpolished moments. This sentiment is reinforced by the line 'quiero que no pegues ni una nota más,' which translates to 'I want you to miss every note.' It’s a celebration of the imperfect and the genuine, a theme that resonates deeply in a world often obsessed with perfection.

The song also delves into themes of nostalgia and change. The mention of 'La Vieja Perla,' a bar that has now turned into a butcher shop, symbolizes the inevitable transformation of places and memories. This shift from a lively bar to a mundane butcher shop reflects how time alters our surroundings and experiences, often stripping them of their original charm. Yet, Calamaro seems to accept this change as a 'cuestión de principios,' or a matter of principles, suggesting a philosophical acceptance of life's constant evolution.

In the chorus, the imagery of finding someone 'entre el poco espacio de las gotas de lluvia'—'in the small space between raindrops'—is particularly evocative. It paints a picture of fleeting, almost magical moments of connection and self-reflection. The 'espejo roto,' or broken mirror, waiting to be looked into, symbolizes fragmented self-perception and the quest for understanding amidst life's chaos. The song concludes with a hopeful note, acknowledging that while the past shapes the future, there will always be 'fuentes para la sed verdadera,' or sources for true thirst, indicating that genuine fulfillment and meaning are always within reach.