La verdadera Libertad

Andrés Calamaro's song 'La verdadera Libertad' delves into the complex and often paradoxical nature of freedom. The lyrics open with a sense of introspection and regret, as the narrator hopes not to have harmed anyone in their pursuit of liberty. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of what it means to be truly free. The imagery of kissing the ground and unwrapping a candy suggests a return to simple, almost childlike pleasures, yet there's an underlying sense of longing and loss, particularly when the narrator mentions missing someone's hair, a metaphor for deeper emotional connections that freedom might cost.

The song then poses a profound question: 'What is true freedom?' Is it something known only to prisoners, or is it a wild, unrestrained truth? Calamaro contrasts the idea of freedom as a solitary, almost existential journey with the notion of it being a form of rebellion against a slow, monotonous life. The metaphor of being 'free like a free taxi' or 'a free bird' captures the essence of searching for something elusive, a 'bone' that one will never find. This bone symbolizes an unattainable ideal or a perpetual quest for meaning and fulfillment.

In the final verses, the narrator likens themselves to a free dog, endlessly searching for that elusive bone. This imagery reinforces the idea that true freedom might be an endless pursuit, filled with moments of joy and discovery but also tinged with an inherent sense of incompleteness. Calamaro's lyrical exploration suggests that freedom is not a destination but a journey, one that is deeply personal and fraught with both beauty and uncertainty.