El Destierro

Cevlade's song "El Destierro" delves deep into the themes of isolation, introspection, and the search for peace away from the chaos of urban life. The artist begins by expressing his exhaustion and decision to abandon his musical career, seeking refuge in a desolate valley. This setting serves as a metaphor for his internal state, where the sun's once splendid glow is now a mere blush, reflecting his diminished spirit. The valley, devoid of the pressures and facades of city life, becomes a sanctuary where he can confront his true self, free from societal expectations.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the valley, where nature mirrors the artist's emotions. Birds halt their flight, hills weep rivers, and old leaves leap from their precipices, symbolizing the shedding of past burdens. Cevlade's words are consumed by larvae and insects, representing the decay of his former self and the birth of something new. The horizon's conversation with the sun, urging it to hide behind the lines of his song, signifies the merging of his art with the natural world, creating a twilight of introspection.

In this secluded place, Cevlade finds a sense of tranquility. Time loses its urgency, and life becomes a serene existence without the distractions of beats or substances. The valley, though a symbol of depression, offers freedom from the pressures of life. The imagery of bloodied birds singing and trees weeping highlights the coexistence of pain and beauty in his solitude. Despite the internal flames and the transformation of his soul into a hardened shell, Cevlade acknowledges that this is where he belongs. His writing, no longer for others, becomes a personal journey of self-discovery and acceptance, embracing the cycle of life and death.