Kurosawa

Charly García's song 'Kurosawa' delves into the complexities of human emotions and the struggle to understand and express them. The title itself is a nod to the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, known for his deep and often dark explorations of the human condition. This sets the stage for a song that is introspective and laden with metaphorical imagery.

The lyrics open with the arrival of a shadow, symbolizing an unavoidable and perhaps ominous presence that disrupts the narrator's life. This shadow could represent a variety of emotional states, such as depression, anxiety, or existential dread. The line 'todo se vuelve madera' (everything turns to wood) suggests a sense of lifelessness or stagnation, further emphasizing the emotional paralysis the narrator feels. The absence of love to give highlights a profound sense of emptiness and isolation.

As the song progresses, García touches on the theme of unrequited or complicated love. The narrator's mother advises patience, but the mercurial nature of emotions defies reason. The repeated lines 'nadie me enseñó como sentir' (nobody taught me how to feel) and 'nadie me enseñó como vivir' (nobody taught me how to live) underscore a sense of bewilderment and the lack of guidance in navigating life's emotional landscape. The imagery of the dawn and following the sun suggests a search for clarity and purpose, yet the ownership of this journey remains ambiguous—'la gente dice que es tuyo y no es tuyo y no es mio' (people say it's yours and it's not yours and it's not mine).

The song concludes with a poignant reflection on love and loss. The back-and-forth of 'entrás' (you enter) and 'te vas' (you leave) captures the transient nature of relationships, while the departure of the 'angel' signifies a deeper, perhaps spiritual loss. This angel could symbolize a lost loved one or a lost sense of innocence and hope. The repetition of 'porque mi ángel se fue' (because my angel left) serves as a haunting reminder of this absence, leaving the narrator in a state of unresolved longing and sorrow.