Calmatica

Babasónicos' song 'Calmatica' delves into the intricate and often tumultuous journey of self-awareness and awakening. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with confusion and a sense of being lost. The opening lines, 'Estoy tan confundido, tan lento, hondo y turbio, tan tenue que me apago,' set the tone for the song, describing a state of mental fog and lethargy. This imagery is further enhanced by the metaphor of being a 'zomba rumbo a despertar,' likening the speaker to a zombie on the verge of waking up, suggesting a struggle to break free from a state of numbness or disconnection.

The recurring plea, 'Salven mi luz,' or 'Save my light,' underscores a desperate need for clarity and salvation. The use of substances like 'opio cobre derretido' (melted copper opium) and 'cera marrón' (brown wax) as metaphors indicates a search for something to dull the pain or confusion, yet also hints at the potential for these substances to provide a temporary escape or false sense of clarity. The speaker's desire to 'hacer respetar la belleza' (make beauty respected) when clarity is achieved suggests a deeper yearning for meaning and appreciation of life's inherent beauty once the fog lifts.

The song also touches on themes of perception and reality. Lines like 'percibo un mundo adverso, los siento discontinuo' reflect a fragmented view of the world, where reality feels disjointed and adversarial. However, there is a glimmer of hope as the speaker mentions gaining 'contacto con la realidad' (contact with reality), indicating moments of lucidity amidst the confusion. The imagery of 'lava en mi sistema' (lava in my system) melting away the 'lagañas' (sleep crust) symbolizes a powerful internal force driving the speaker towards awakening and clarity, despite the prolonged state of dormancy.

'Calmatica' is a profound exploration of the human psyche's struggle with confusion, the search for clarity, and the ultimate desire to find and respect beauty in the world. Babasónicos masterfully uses rich metaphors and vivid imagery to convey the emotional and psychological journey of awakening from a state of confusion and disconnection.