Tratando de olvidar

Callejeros' song 'Tratando de olvidar' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of trying to move on from a past love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who has left his home and is wandering under a blue moon, surrounded by stars resting on the sea. This imagery sets the stage for his journey of solitude and reflection. Despite the beauty of his surroundings, he is haunted by memories of a past relationship, symbolized by the recurring vision of his lover's face at dawn. The phrase 'me robaste el corazón' (you stole my heart) encapsulates the depth of his emotional wound, suggesting that his heartache is inescapable.

The song's narrative takes us back to the beginning of the relationship, where the protagonist recalls meeting his lover in San Telmo, at the old Museo Rock. This place, filled with the excitement of new experiences, becomes a backdrop for their passionate but ultimately fleeting romance. The intensity of their connection is highlighted by the line 'fue en el baño donde vos me hiciste arder' (it was in the bathroom where you made me burn), indicating a moment of raw, unfiltered emotion. However, like many intense relationships, it ended abruptly, leaving the protagonist in a state of profound sorrow.

In his attempt to forget, the protagonist turns to wine and cigarettes by the sea, a classic image of trying to drown one's sorrows. Yet, he acknowledges that there is no cure for his 'gran enfermedad' (great illness), which is his lingering love and heartbreak. The repetition of 'estoy tan lejos tratando de olvidar' (I am so far away trying to forget) underscores his sense of isolation and the futility of his efforts. Callejeros captures the universal struggle of moving on from a deep emotional connection, blending vivid imagery with raw emotion to create a poignant narrative of love and loss.