Y No Está Solo...

Bersuit Vergarabat's song 'Y No Está Solo...' delves into the complex psyche of an individual who is both isolated and deeply connected to others. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who detests solidarity and shuns emotional connections, preferring to hide behind a facade of toughness and worldliness. This character is described as someone who avoids any form of emotional engagement, seeing it as a superstition, and instead, seeks to distinguish himself from others through superficial means like clothing or armor. Despite his efforts to remain detached, the refrain 'Y no está solo, no está solo, no está solito' (And he is not alone, not alone, not alone) underscores the paradox of his existence—he is surrounded by many 'amiguitos' (little friends) or 'soldaditos' (little soldiers), indicating that his isolation is more perceived than real.

The song also explores themes of vanity and self-deception. The protagonist walks through life with a sense of superiority, yet he is constantly on guard, suspecting that everyone conspires against his vanity. His attempts to blend in with different social groups, like 'hormigas obreras' (worker ants), are superficial and self-serving. He approaches them with a false humility, only to look down on them from a distance. This behavior highlights his internal struggle and the futility of his intransigence against the world's injustices and insecurities. The lyrics suggest that his outward bravado and weapons are merely a cover for a 'pobre y débil corazón' (poor and weak heart).

In the final verses, the song takes a more introspective turn. The narrator reveals a desire to judge this character harshly, to impose a 'pena capital' (capital punishment) on him. However, a wise old man points out that this character is a part of the narrator himself. The realization that 'Si lo mato a él, me muero yo' (If I kill him, I die too) brings a profound understanding of the duality within oneself. The song concludes with the acknowledgment that, despite the protagonist's flaws and isolation, he is not alone—mirroring the narrator's own journey of self-discovery and acceptance.