Mañana Sera Igual

The song 'Mañana Sera Igual' by Barricada, a Spanish rock band known for their social and politically charged lyrics, delves into themes of loneliness, disillusionment, and the mundane reality of daily life. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is waiting for something or someone, as indicated by the 'cigarette between wrinkled fingers.' This imagery suggests a sense of weariness and the passage of time. The mention of a forgotten name and the question of whereabouts evoke a feeling of abandonment or loss.

The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the lines 'Y es verdad, ya no existen principes azules' (And it's true, there are no more blue princes) and 'Y es verdad, que sola estás' (And it's true, you are alone). These lyrics shatter the fairy tale illusion of a perfect partner or a happily ever after, confronting the listener with the harsh reality that life is not a storybook and that loneliness can be a stark truth. The reference to 'la escoba y la cocina' (the broom and the kitchen) suggests a return to routine and domesticity, with the implication that nothing will change ('mañana será igual,' meaning 'tomorrow will be the same').

The song also touches on the theme of aging, as seen in the lines about the mirror reflecting a lover and the face betraying one's age. The dripping faucet and the non-functioning decor speak to a life that is falling apart or neglected. The 'vigilant photo' and the lack of expectations from 'him' hint at a past relationship that is no longer alive. The final lines, describing the care for one's body even as gray hairs arrive, underscore a sense of self-preservation and dignity amidst the solitude.