Vampi

Babasónicos, an Argentine rock band known for their eclectic style and poetic lyrics, presents a unique perspective on love and existence in their song 'Vampi'. The lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil of an individual who compares themselves to a vampire, using this metaphor to express feelings of alienation and the desire for a deep, meaningful connection despite an eternal life.

The opening lines, 'Cada dolor tiene un nombre / Y yo quiero conocer el tuyo,' set the tone for a song that is as much about pain as it is about love. The narrator wants to know the specific pain of their beloved, suggesting a willingness to share in their suffering. The mention of not having photos together and being invisible to the lens hints at a love that is hidden, perhaps forbidden or unacknowledged by society. This could also be a metaphor for feeling unseen or misunderstood in a relationship or in life in general.

The chorus, 'Qué me importa ser vampiro / Si igual voy a enamorarme,' speaks to the futility of immortality when faced with the human experience of love. The song questions the value of eternal life if one cannot 'die of love,' highlighting the paradox of wanting to experience the full range of human emotions, including the pain that comes with love, while being cursed with an unending existence. The repeated line, 'Ya no quiero ser un anormal,' reveals a yearning to be normal, to be mortal, and to fully embrace the human condition with all its imperfections and transience.