Corazón del infierno

Basca's 'Corazón del infierno' is a haunting exploration of pain, loss, and the complex interplay between love and hatred. The song opens with a vivid image of lighting a cigarette at the end of hell, only to extinguish it in a 'heart of hell.' This metaphor sets the tone for a journey through emotional torment and the search for answers in the wake of someone's absence. The streets of misery symbolize the protagonist's path through suffering, seeking solace or understanding that remains elusive.

The chorus reveals a transformation of emotions, where hatred turns into desire, and the cold silence of past moments becomes a recurring memory. The 'black and eternal moments' and 'days dying in silence' evoke a sense of perpetual mourning and the inescapable grip of sorrow. This duality of emotions—hatred and desire, silence and memory—reflects the inner turmoil of the protagonist, caught between the pain of loss and the lingering presence of the one they mourn.

In the second verse, the imagery becomes even more intense. The protagonist is 'trembling in a room burning with desire,' tearing at their own skin to escape the ghostly touch of their lost love. The 'black coffin' and 'flames' suggest a final resting place, yet the mystery of the departed continues to haunt the living. The repeated plea, 'Tell me what you feel, heart of hell,' underscores the desperation for closure or understanding. The song concludes with the 'heart of hell' drowning in its own silence, a powerful metaphor for the suffocating nature of unresolved grief and unanswered questions.