¿para Que?

Andrés Calamaro's song '¿Para Que?' delves into the depths of existential questioning and emotional turmoil. The repeated refrain '¿Para que? ¿Por que?' (For what? Why?) encapsulates a sense of futility and confusion. The lyrics suggest a struggle with the meaning of life and the purpose of desires. Calamaro's use of phrases like 'A razón de la sin razón' (By reason of unreason) and 'quisiera pedir mas cosas pero no quiero nada mas' (I would like to ask for more things but I don't want anything else) highlights a paradoxical state of wanting and not wanting, reflecting a deep inner conflict.

The song also references iconic figures like Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson, adding layers of cultural context. 'Estoy como Marlon Brando rompiendo la camiseta' (I'm like Marlon Brando tearing the shirt) evokes a sense of rebellion and raw emotion, while 'estoy como Jack en el nido atrapado sin salida' (I'm like Jack in the nest trapped with no way out) alludes to Nicholson's role in 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,' symbolizing entrapment and a desperate search for freedom. These references serve to amplify the song's themes of frustration and entrapment.

Calamaro's lyrics also touch on themes of love and longing. The line 'quisiera dormir contigo pero no quiero porque te quiero' (I would like to sleep with you but I don't want to because I love you) reveals a complex emotional state where love is both a desire and a deterrent. The mention of seeking solace in a pharmacy ('la farmacia ayuda un poco') hints at a reliance on external means to cope with internal struggles. The song's repetitive questioning and introspective tone make it a poignant exploration of human emotions and existential dilemmas.