Esperando en un billar

Barricada's song 'Esperando en un billar' paints a vivid picture of a life marked by neglect and solitude. The opening lines describe a scene of disarray: torn socks, an unpressed shirt, and dirty black boots. These details set the stage for a narrative of a person who seems to have given up on maintaining appearances, reflecting a deeper sense of personal neglect and perhaps a feeling of being lost or disconnected from the routines of daily life.

The recurring mention of the clock striking ten and the protagonist's friend waiting at a billiard hall suggests a sense of routine and escape. The billiard hall becomes a symbol of a place where the protagonist can find solace and companionship, away from the responsibilities and expectations of home. The line 'Siempre llegando tarde a casa, amigo de la oscuridad' (Always arriving home late, friend of the darkness) further emphasizes the protagonist's preference for the night and the comfort it brings, away from the prying eyes and judgments of the day.

The song's melancholic tone is underscored by the repeated refrain of looking at the clock without enthusiasm, indicating a sense of resignation and the passage of time without purpose. The protagonist's decision to not be found that night, choosing instead to be 'en otro lugar' (in another place), highlights a desire to escape from the mundane and perhaps from the pain of their current existence. Barricada, known for their raw and honest portrayal of life's struggles, uses 'Esperando en un billar' to explore themes of loneliness, escape, and the search for meaning in the shadows of night.