Grados Bajo Cero

Chetes' song 'Grados Bajo Cero' delves into the theme of emotional numbness and the aftermath of heartbreak. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has become detached and immune to love, having been hurt too many times. The metaphor of 'grados bajo cero' (degrees below zero) is used to describe the cold, unfeeling state the narrator finds themselves in. This chilling imagery effectively conveys the sense of isolation and emotional desolation that comes from shutting oneself off from the possibility of being hurt again.

The song opens with the narrator describing a sense of weightlessness and aimlessness, suggesting a loss of direction and purpose. The line 'Me voy buscando nada en particular' (I leave looking for nothing in particular) highlights this sense of drifting through life without any specific goals or desires. This aimlessness is further emphasized by the comparison to a vagabond and a homeless dog, both symbols of a life without stability or belonging.

As the song progresses, the narrator reveals that they have become 'immune' to love to avoid disappointment. This self-imposed emotional barrier is a defense mechanism to protect against further pain. The repeated refrain 'Me entregué suficiente, ya no puedo enamorarme' (I gave enough, I can no longer fall in love) underscores the depth of the narrator's emotional exhaustion and their decision to remain detached. The coldness of 'grados bajo cero' serves as a powerful metaphor for this state of emotional numbness, where the narrator feels nothing but a pervasive sense of cold and isolation.