Nostalgias

Andrés Calamaro's song "Nostalgias" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a love lost and the desperate attempts to drown the sorrow. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heartbroken individual seeking solace in alcohol to forget a love that has brought more pain than joy. The opening lines, "Quiero emborrachar mi corazon para apagar un loco amor que mas que amor es un sufrir," set the tone for the song, highlighting the intense suffering caused by this unrequited or failed love. The protagonist's desire to erase the memories of past kisses with new ones underscores the futility of trying to replace a significant love with fleeting encounters.

The chorus, with its poignant lines, "Nostalgias... de escuchar su risa loca y sentir junto a mi boca como un fuego su respiracion," captures the essence of longing and the haunting memories of a lover's laughter and breath. This nostalgia is juxtaposed with the anguish of abandonment and the painful realization that someone else will soon be whispering words of love to the beloved. The protagonist's resolve not to beg or cry for the lost love, despite the overwhelming loneliness, speaks to a sense of pride and resignation.

The imagery of the bandoneon, a quintessential instrument in tango music, crying out in the night, mirrors the protagonist's own sorrow. The reference to "rosas muertas de mi juventud" symbolizes the withering of youthful dreams and passions. The song's closing lines, "Quiero emborrachar al corazon para despues poder brindar por los fracasos de un amor," encapsulate the desire to numb the heart to the point of being able to toast to the failures of love, highlighting the cyclical nature of heartbreak and the temporary solace found in intoxication.