Alma

Luis Eduardo Aute's song 'Alma' delves into the profound and often ineffable aspects of human existence and connection. The lyrics invite listeners to transcend the mundane constraints of time and space, urging a union that is both spiritual and corporeal. Aute's call to 'practiquemos el milagro de ser uno y solo uno' (let's practice the miracle of being one and only one) suggests a deep, almost mystical connection that goes beyond physicality, blending the angelic and the diabolic aspects of human nature. This duality reflects the complexity of the human soul, which is neither purely good nor evil but a mixture of both.

The song emphasizes the importance of love and desire, but it also warns against reducing these emotions to mere physical needs. 'Que el deseo no es el agua' (desire is not water) implies that true connection and fulfillment come from a deeper place, one that transcends the physical realm. Aute's lyrics encourage us to 'ama, ama y canta, canta' (love, love and sing, sing), suggesting that love and expression are fundamental to the human experience. The repeated references to 'alma' (soul) highlight the song's focus on the spiritual and emotional dimensions of life.

Aute also explores the limitations of language and the power of silence. He suggests that words can often separate us, while silence can bring us closer together. 'Callémonos lo banal y lo importante' (let's silence the trivial and the important) and 'acudamos al silencio que es el más bello lenguaje' (let's turn to silence, which is the most beautiful language) emphasize the idea that true understanding and connection often lie beyond words. The song concludes with a call to communicate through the eyes, where 'lo que es todo, lo que es nada' (what is everything, what is nothing) can be understood without the need for verbal expression. This reinforces the theme of transcending the physical and the verbal to reach a deeper, more soulful connection.