Ciudad Vacía

Attaque 77's song 'Ciudad Vacía' paints a vivid picture of a city that comes alive in the absence of its bustling daytime inhabitants. The lyrics describe a nocturnal world where the night reigns supreme, and the city, devoid of people, reveals a different kind of beauty. The opening lines set the scene with the night taking over and the city being reborn in the absence of its usual chaos. This transformation is depicted as a peaceful and almost magical experience, where silence and solitude bring a sense of calm and health.

The song delves into the lives of nocturnal wanderers who roam the empty streets, watching over the dreams of those who sleep. These nocturnal beings find solace in the darkness, which serves as their refuge. The lyrics suggest a sense of contentment in this solitude, as the night provides a sanctuary away from the ostentatious dreams of the day. The repeated refrain 'Duerman en paz que estamos bien así' (Sleep in peace, we are fine like this) emphasizes the comfort and tranquility found in the night.

As the song progresses, it highlights the beauty of the city under the full moon, where even imperfections are bathed in its splendid light. The lifeless machines and gray buildings take on a new charm in this nocturnal setting. The imagery of dew falling on the avenues, symbolizing love that goes nowhere, tears of deceit, and disillusionment, adds a layer of melancholy to the song. The final lines reiterate the desire for the sleepers to remain in their dreams, leaving the eternal night to the nocturnal wanderers, who find their true home in the solitude of the empty city.