Trinchera

Babasónicos' song 'Trinchera' delves into the complexities of personal struggles and the unique ways individuals cope with their challenges. The lyrics emphasize the individuality of perception and the personal nature of dealing with hardships. Each person has their own way of seeing things and handling grief, suggesting that there is no universal method for coping with life's difficulties. The metaphor of 'trincheras' (trenches) symbolizes the personal spaces people retreat to in order to process their emotions in solitude and silence.

The recurring imagery of sinking deeper and deeper into a metaphorical ocean of mud highlights the feeling of being overwhelmed by one's struggles. The comparison to 'curtidores de perlas profanas' (tanners of profane pearls) suggests that these struggles are not only difficult but also tainted or impure, making them even harder to bear. The idea that a single breath could be fatal, like an alien exposed to Earth's atmosphere, underscores the fragility and vulnerability of individuals when facing their deepest fears and sorrows.

The song also touches on the concept of hitting rock bottom, only to find that there are even deeper levels of despair. This continuous descent into darker and more challenging emotional states reflects the relentless nature of personal battles. The repetition of 'cada quien, cada cual, cada vez más' (each one, each person, each time more) reinforces the idea that these struggles are ongoing and intensifying. Babasónicos uses vivid and poignant metaphors to convey the profound and often isolating experience of dealing with personal pain and the necessity of finding one's own way to cope.