Afiches

Cacho Castaña's song 'Afiches' delves deep into the themes of love, loss, and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the pain of a lost love, symbolized through the metaphor of advertisements and posters ('afiches'). The 'cruel' nature of these posters represents the false promises and illusions that life often presents, only to leave one disillusioned and heartbroken. The repeated imagery of selling and auctioning off one's heart and youth underscores the commodification of emotions and the fleeting nature of time and love.

The song's protagonist reflects on the sacrifices made for a loved one, only to be left alone and betrayed. The line 'Yo te di un hogar, siempre fui pobre pero yo te di un hogar' highlights the deep sense of betrayal and loss, as the protagonist gave everything they had, only to be left with nothing. The recurring desire to 'balearse en un rincón' (shoot oneself in a corner) starkly conveys the depth of despair and hopelessness felt by the protagonist.

Cacho Castaña's poignant lyrics also touch on the passage of time and the inevitability of change. The night giving way to the morning, and the transformation of the air into spring, symbolize the relentless march of time, indifferent to personal suffering. The protagonist's realization that their loved one has become 'algo para todos ya, como un desnudo de vidriera' (something for everyone, like a shop window mannequin) further emphasizes the sense of loss and the feeling of being replaced and forgotten. Through 'Afiches,' Castaña masterfully captures the universal experience of love, loss, and the painful process of moving on.