El tren

Chico Trujillo's song 'El tren' is a poignant exploration of heartbreak and the complex emotions that accompany a breakup. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, capturing the raw feelings of someone who is being left by their lover. The repetitive counting at the beginning of the song ('Uno, Dos, Tres...') sets a rhythmic, almost ritualistic tone, as if the singer is preparing themselves for the inevitable departure of their partner.

The core of the song revolves around the singer's acceptance of their lover leaving for someone else. The lines 'Que te vas de mí / Con otro querer' (That you are leaving me / For another love) and 'Se vas a dejarme / Dejes de una vez' (If you are going to leave me / Leave once and for all) express a sense of resignation and finality. Despite the pain, the singer promises to wait, indicating a lingering hope or perhaps a deep-seated inability to let go completely.

The final lines of the song take a darker, more vengeful turn. 'Adios, adios que te vaya bien amor / Que te pesque un paco / Que te parta un rayo y que te pise el tren' (Goodbye, goodbye, may it go well for you, my love / May a cop catch you / May a lightning bolt strike you and may a train run over you) reveal the singer's anger and bitterness. These wishes for misfortune upon the departing lover highlight the intensity of the emotional turmoil experienced during a breakup. Chico Trujillo, known for blending traditional Chilean cumbia with modern influences, uses this song to convey the universal pain of lost love, making it relatable to many listeners.