Onírico

Attaque 77's song 'Onírico' delves into the realm of dreams and the profound emotions tied to the human experience of longing and incompleteness. The title itself, 'Onírico,' translates to 'oneiric' in English, which pertains to dreams or the dreamlike state. This sets the stage for a lyrical journey that explores the boundaries between reality and the dream world, where the protagonist finds solace and a sense of control that eludes them in waking life.

The lyrics describe a vivid dreamscape where the narrator experiences a heightened sense of awareness and freedom. They mention controlling their consciousness and moving their 'point of encaje' (a term from Carlos Castaneda's works on shamanism, referring to the point of perception) to a place where wings are unnecessary for flight. This metaphorical flight represents a liberation from the constraints of reality, allowing the narrator to soar over mountains, seas, and cities, observing their neighborhood from above. The dream world offers an escape, a playground where the narrator can avoid the harshness of waking life.

However, the song also touches on the inevitable return to reality, where the narrator feels a profound sense of loss and incompleteness. The days pass without sunlight, and life becomes a 'mueca triste' (a sad grimace). The narrator struggles to articulate their feelings, expressing a sense of being heartless and incomplete. The phrase 'mi cuerpo sabe lo que natura non da' (my body knows what nature does not give) underscores the limitations of human existence, highlighting the contrast between the boundless possibilities of dreams and the stark limitations of reality. The repeated lament of being unable to fly, despite the desire to do so, encapsulates the central theme of yearning for something beyond reach.