Beber hasta recordarte

Andrés Calamaro's song "Beber hasta recordarte" delves into the depths of heartbreak and the desperate measures one might take to cope with the loss of a significant relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is drowning in sorrow and resorting to alcohol as a means to either remember or forget a past love. The repetition of the lines "No voy a parar de beber hasta recordarte" and "No voy a parar de beber para no olvidarte" underscores the cyclical nature of his pain and the futility of his attempts to find solace in drinking.

The song's protagonist is caught in a paradoxical state where he drinks to remember the good times and to avoid the pain of forgetting. This duality is further emphasized by the lines "Llenáme el vaso otra vez y llena mi alma después," suggesting that the act of drinking is not just a physical need but also a spiritual one. The imagery of filling the glass and the soul highlights the emptiness he feels and his longing to be whole again.

Calamaro's lyrics also touch on themes of isolation and disillusionment. Phrases like "Estoy solo sin remedio" and "Nuestro amor fue solo un sueño" convey a sense of hopelessness and the realization that the love he once cherished was perhaps an illusion. The mention of "sombras muertas corazones de diseño" adds a layer of artificiality to the relationship, suggesting that it was not as genuine as he believed. Despite this, he yearns to relive the past, to feel like he is his lover's "dueño" once more, indicating a deep-seated desire for control and connection that he can no longer attain.