Tren a La Luna

“Tren a La Luna” by Chancho En Piedra is a song that speaks to the desire for escape and the pursuit of freedom. The lyrics invite the listener to take a metaphorical journey away from the constraints and pressures of everyday life. The opening lines, “Toma mi mano es hora de abordar / No lo pienses más, no lo pienses más,” suggest an urgent need to leave behind the suffocating environment of the city, which is described as crushing and filled with people who lack the will to strive for more.

The recurring imagery of a train to the moon serves as a powerful metaphor for this escape. The moon, often associated with dreams and the unattainable, represents a place where the protagonists can be free from societal expectations and personal doubts. The lyrics, “En un tren a la luna donde nadie nos pueda atrapar / Más allá de la bruma las estrellas brillando por ti estarán,” emphasize the idea of finding solace and clarity beyond the fog of daily struggles.

The song also touches on themes of alienation and the desire for a simpler, more meaningful existence. Lines like “Me siento alienado, no puedo respirar larguémonos de acá” and “Que no tengo los pies sobre la tierra y que no quiero crecer” reflect a sense of disconnection from the world and a reluctance to conform to its demands. The journey to the moon is not just a physical escape but a spiritual one, where the characters can reclaim their sense of wonder and purpose. The final verses, “La velocidad de la música / Atravesará la oscuridad / Luminosidad al final verás,” suggest that music and love are the guiding lights that will lead them out of the darkness and into a brighter future.