El Cielo Puede Esperar

Attaque 77's song 'El Cielo Puede Esperar' delves into the gritty reality of a marginalized individual grappling with societal rejection and existential despair. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who feels abandoned and outcast, too 'alcoholizado' (drunk), 'abandonado' (abandoned), and 'descarriado' (wayward) for the nation. This sense of being an outsider is compounded by the looming presence of death, as the protagonist acknowledges having a 'reserved place in the cemetery.'

The recurring refrain 'El cielo puede esperar' (Heaven can wait) underscores a defiant attitude towards life and death. The protagonist prefers to remain in the streets, despite the dangers and hardships, rather than seeking solace in the afterlife. This choice reflects a deep-seated resistance to conforming to societal norms and an unwillingness to surrender to the inevitability of death. The streets, though perilous, represent a space of autonomy and rebellion.

The song also touches on themes of survival and systemic neglect. The protagonist resorts to theft to eat, highlighting the lack of opportunities and support from the world around them. The repeated line 'Todos me quieren ver muerto' (Everyone wants to see me dead) emphasizes the pervasive hostility and persecution faced by the individual, particularly from the police. This sense of being hunted and unwanted culminates in the stark declaration that 'El infierno es mi lugar' (Hell is my place), suggesting that the protagonist feels more at home in a state of suffering and defiance than in any promised paradise.

'El Cielo Puede Esperar' is a raw and powerful commentary on the struggles of those living on the fringes of society, grappling with addiction, abandonment, and the constant threat of death. It is a poignant reminder of the resilience and defiance of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity.