Ades Tiempo

Bersuit Vergarabat's song "Ades Tiempo" delves into the existential struggle of living out of sync with the world. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who constantly finds themselves out of step with societal norms and expectations. The opening lines, "Llegando cuando todos se retiran, Espiando cuando la acción terminó," set the tone for a narrative of perpetual misalignment. This individual arrives when everyone else is leaving and observes when the action has already ended, symbolizing a life lived in the shadows of missed opportunities and untimely actions.

The song is rich with metaphors that highlight the protagonist's sense of disconnection. For instance, "Desnudándose a cuarenta bajo cero" (undressing at forty below zero) and "Boludeando cuando hay que estar bien serio" (fooling around when one should be serious) illustrate actions that are not just out of place but also counterproductive. These lines emphasize the futility and frustration of living a life that seems perpetually out of sync with the world around them. The recurring refrain, "¡no se puede vivir así mi corazón!" (you can't live like this, my heart!), serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional toll this dissonance takes.

The chorus, "Voy yendo a contraluz, Desperdiciando mi alma a destiempo," encapsulates the essence of the song. The imagery of moving against the light and wasting one's soul out of time speaks to a deeper existential crisis. The protagonist is not just out of sync with societal norms but also with their own inner rhythm and desires. This internal conflict is further highlighted by lines like "Desesperando en la alegría, Oscureciendo fantasías," which suggest a life where even moments of joy and fantasy are tinged with despair and darkness. Bersuit Vergarabat uses these powerful metaphors to explore themes of existential angst, the search for meaning, and the struggle to find one's place in a world that often feels alien and unwelcoming.