Sed

The song 'Sed' by the Argentine rock band Callejeros delves into themes of authenticity, disillusionment, and the human desire for genuine connection. The lyrics poetically express a yearning for something real amidst a world filled with pretense and superficiality. The opening lines metaphorically speak of a bone wanting to be a flower and a mediocre person aspiring to be something they are not, suggesting a critique of those who abandon their true selves for the sake of appearances or societal expectations.

The chorus, 'Ir y venir, volver atrás / No me hace nada, nada bien / Salir a buscar alguna forma de algún amor / En algo que suena bien y no morir de sed,' translates to 'Going back and forth, going back / Does nothing, nothing good for me / Going out to look for some form of love / In something that sounds good and not dying of thirst.' This reflects the internal struggle of searching for meaning and love in a world that often prioritizes the hollow and the inauthentic, leading to a metaphorical 'thirst' that is hard to quench. The song's narrator seeks a love that is true and not just superficially 'sounds good.'

The verses also touch on the idea of being poisoned by the venom of deceit, which blinds and deafens, leaving one's blood 'grey.' The song's plea to the moon for innocence and to the eyes for honesty suggests a deep desire to connect with the pure and the truthful. The reference to being sensitive to insensitivity indicates a vulnerability to the harshness of a disingenuous world. Ultimately, 'Sed' is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the quest for authenticity in an often disenchanted world.