A contraluz

Bocatabú's song 'A contraluz' delves into the profound and often mystical experience of falling in love, using vivid imagery and metaphors to express the overwhelming emotions involved. The title itself, which translates to 'Backlit' or 'Against the Light,' suggests a theme of seeing things in a different light or discovering hidden aspects of one another in a relationship. The lyrics begin with a dramatic entrance of a loved one, which immediately sets a tone of enchantment and deep emotional impact.

The song lyrically explores themes of mystery and the irrational aspects of love. Phrases like 'Hablabas de la luna y sexo con amor' (You spoke of the moon and sex with love) and 'magicas locuras' (magical madness) suggest a connection that goes beyond the rational, touching on the magical and surreal aspects of intimacy and connection. The repeated line 'a contraluz' symbolizes this theme of seeing beyond the obvious, understanding the hidden depths of one's partner and the relationship itself.

Moreover, the song speaks to the boundlessness of love, with lines like 'Que ya no hay límites que nos detengan' (There are no longer limits that hold us back). This idea is reinforced by the notion that 'el amor muere en exceso de cordura' (love dies in an excess of sanity), suggesting that true love requires a surrender to the irrational, the mysterious, and the passionate. This surrender is what allows the lovers to be 'a contraluz,' illuminated from behind, their silhouettes revealing truths that light obscures.