Supongamos
Luis Eduardo Aute
Imagining a World of Love and Anarchy
Luis Eduardo Aute's song "Supongamos" invites listeners to engage in a thought experiment, exploring the transformative power of imagination. The repeated phrase "¡Es tan fácil suponer!" (It's so easy to suppose!) sets the tone for a series of hypothetical scenarios where fundamental elements of our world—like the sea, the sun, and even God—are envisioned as women. This gender shift is not merely a superficial change but a profound reimagining of the world and its dynamics.
In the first verse, Aute imagines the sea as a woman, suggesting that the horizon would no longer be a limiting wall but a place where sirens sing songs of love and anarchy. This imagery evokes a sense of freedom and boundless possibility, challenging the conventional view of the horizon as an endpoint. The sirens' song symbolizes a harmonious blend of love and rebellion, hinting at a world where these two forces coexist.
The second verse extends this imaginative exercise to the sun, proposing that if the sun were a woman, the planet would not be a mere clock of reason but a source of light that spills into a song of love and anarchy. Here, Aute contrasts the cold, mechanical nature of time with the warm, life-giving essence of light, suggesting that a feminine sun would bring a more nurturing and poetic existence.
Finally, Aute contemplates the idea of God as a woman, envisioning the universe not as an explosive expansion but as the breath of life in a song of love and anarchy. This radical reimagining challenges traditional patriarchal views of divinity, proposing a more compassionate and life-affirming vision of the cosmos. Through these suppositions, Aute encourages listeners to question and rethink their perceptions, opening up a world where love and anarchy are not opposites but complementary forces.