10 Mil

Benjamin Amadeo's song '10 Mil' is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the quest for freedom. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels lost in the overwhelming reality of city life, seeking solace and liberation through the presence of a loved one. The opening lines, 'Ya no puedo encontrar / Tu mirada en el cemento,' suggest a sense of disconnection and yearning for a simpler, more meaningful connection amidst the urban chaos. The loved one is described as a 'medicamento,' a remedy for the protagonist's malaise, highlighting the healing power of love.

The song delves into the theme of escapism, with the protagonist expressing a desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life. The lines 'Y me fui a pensar en vos / Y me fui a bailar con lo que tenía puesto' convey a spontaneous and liberating act of dancing and thinking about the loved one, symbolizing a temporary escape from reality. This act of letting go is further emphasized in the chorus, where the protagonist declares, 'Hoy ya solté tanto, que levanto vuelo,' indicating a sense of release and the ability to 'levantar vuelo' or take flight, metaphorically rising above the mundane.

However, the song also touches on the fragility of this newfound freedom. The repeated plea, 'No me dejes atrás, que me muero,' underscores the fear of being left behind and the dependency on the loved one's presence. The imagery of being 'a 10 mil metros del suelo' (10,000 meters above the ground) while feeling frozen without the loved one's voice encapsulates the paradox of feeling both elevated and vulnerable. This duality reflects the complex emotions of love, where the joy of connection is intertwined with the fear of loss.