Tengo vaso

The song 'Tengo vaso' by Buitres delves into themes of loneliness, despair, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The opening lines set a bleak tone, suggesting a world devoid of heaven or hell, where souls wander in solitude. This existential backdrop frames the protagonist's journey, as he moves from the sea to the bar, devoid of friends and liver, indicating a life marred by excess and isolation.

The imagery of the bar is central to the song, symbolizing a place of temporary refuge and fleeting connections. The protagonist's interactions with a woman at the bar highlight his sense of alienation and unfulfilled desires. Her initial allure quickly turns to indifference, embodying the cold, unfeeling nature of his surroundings. The 'gata' (cat) with 'espinas en el corazón' (thorns in her heart) serves as a metaphor for the emotional barriers and pain that pervade human relationships.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's despair deepens, culminating in a surreal vision of waking up in a desert, surrounded by aimless animals and people dressed in white, while he is naked. This imagery evokes a sense of vulnerability and disorientation, reflecting his inner turmoil. The recurring motif of the 'vaso' (glass) trembling with 'veneno' (poison) and tears underscores the toxic mix of loneliness and sorrow that he grapples with.

The song also touches on memories of childhood, offering a brief respite from the present anguish. However, the relentless 'selva' (jungle) and the need to fight off 'tigres' (tigers) symbolize the ongoing struggles and battles of life. The repeated refrain of seeking another bar to sit and drink suggests a cyclical pattern of seeking solace in temporary escapes, only to be met with the same emptiness. The final lines, 'Dame una, tengo vaso, no me llama, no me escribe, no me habla,' poignantly capture the protagonist's yearning for connection and the stark reality of his isolation.