Cradles (Cover Español)

Bastian Cortes' cover of 'Cradles' in Spanish delves into the complexities of navigating a chaotic and often overwhelming world. The song opens with the protagonist choosing to believe in their own constructed reality, despite the chaos around them. The imagery of children screaming as a form of blasphemy suggests a world where innocence is lost, and the purity of childhood is tainted by harsh realities. The reference to seeing the world through 'eyes of bleach and pink' indicates a distorted perception, where the protagonist tries to cleanse their view but is still influenced by superficial beauty and societal judgments.

The recurring theme of fire spreading and making it hard to breathe symbolizes the suffocating nature of the world the protagonist inhabits. Despite this, they express a form of acceptance, indicating a complex relationship with their environment. The line 'Mis ojos cubrí y forcé la realidad' (I covered my eyes and forced reality) highlights the struggle between facing the harsh truths and maintaining a semblance of joy. This duality is further emphasized by the protagonist's fluctuating sense of self, feeling thin and disconnected from their body on some days.

The song also touches on themes of desire and tension, with lines like 'Quiero probar tu cuerpo, no respires, siente tensión' (I want to taste your body, don't breathe, feel the tension). This suggests a yearning for connection and escape through physical means, yet it is intertwined with a sense of suffocation and loss of innocence. The protagonist's desire for freedom and simplicity, as expressed in their wish to collect daisies and count clovers, contrasts sharply with the chaotic world they describe. The song ends on a note of introspection, with the protagonist contemplating their dreams and the deceptive nature of reality, symbolized by untied shoelaces causing them to trip.