Anahuak

Cemican's song "Anahuak" is a powerful and haunting reflection on environmental destruction and spiritual decay. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world in turmoil, where natural disasters and human negligence have led to a bleak and desolate landscape. The opening lines, "Errando el rumbo a tientas / ¡Sin Sol, sin fe!" (Wandering aimlessly / Without Sun, without faith!), set the tone for a journey through a world devoid of hope and direction. The imagery of mountains falling on lifeless towns and animals covered in oil highlights the devastating impact of pollution and environmental neglect.

The recurring theme of forgetting the sky and not looking inward suggests a loss of spiritual connection and self-awareness. The night, described as having a "turbio rostro" (murky face), symbolizes a time of darkness and despair, where prayers go unheard and only black laments are left. This darkness is further emphasized by the portrayal of prolonged dreams in the midst of war, destroying the protective shells that are our skin. The natural world, personified as being in heat, kisses with a single lip, indicating a desperate and unreciprocated love for humanity.

The song also touches on themes of disbelief and anguish, with references to Quetzales (a type of bird) flying in flames and never returning. This imagery suggests a loss of beauty and hope, as well as the irreversible damage caused by human actions. The final lines, "Eligiendo, vivir aquí / Olvidando, ¿para qué?" (Choosing to live here / Forgetting, for what?), question the purpose of existence in such a devastated world. The mention of a volcano spewing human remains and a new sun rising only to destroy everything again underscores the cyclical nature of destruction and rebirth, ultimately leaving the listener with a sense of inevitable doom.