Mis Perros

Carlos Gardel's song 'Mis Perros' is a poignant reflection on loss and solitude. The lyrics convey a deep sense of mourning, beginning with the death of the singer's dogs, which symbolizes the end of companionship and loyalty. The phrase 'Ya mis perros se murieron' (My dogs have already died) sets a somber tone, indicating that the singer's closest friends are gone, leaving him in a state of profound loneliness. This loss is so overwhelming that the singer contemplates his own death as a way to end his suffering, as expressed in 'Ahora me muero yo, para que se acabe todo' (Now I die, so that everything ends).

The song also touches on the theme of abandonment and the passage of time. The 'yerbecita de mi huerta' (little herb from my garden) represents something once cherished and nurtured, now left untended and forgotten. This metaphor extends to the singer's own life, suggesting that he feels abandoned and neglected, much like the garden. The repeated question '¿Y ahora quién te pisará?' (And now who will step on you?) underscores the sense of abandonment and the inevitability of change and decay.

Gardel's use of the guitar as a metaphor for his own voice and emotions is particularly striking. The line 'Esta guitarra que toco, tiene boca y la hago hablar' (This guitar I play, has a mouth and I make it speak) illustrates how music becomes a medium for expressing his grief. The guitar, lacking eyes, cannot cry, but it can still convey the depth of his sorrow. This imagery highlights the power of music to articulate feelings that words alone cannot fully capture, making the song a deeply emotional and evocative piece.