El Silencio Del Ave

Cielo Razzo's song "El Silencio Del Ave" delves into themes of fear, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a childhood friend who was kept away from the wind, symbolizing a life sheltered by fear. The repetition of the word 'miedo' (fear) underscores the pervasive anxiety that defines the early part of the narrative. This friend eventually leaves, metaphorically 'hanging from a train,' aiming for a star, which could signify a quest for freedom or a tragic end. The question '¿qué pasa cuando todo es nada?' (what happens when everything is nothing?) reflects a deep existential pondering about the meaning of life and the inevitability of endings.

The song continues to explore the theme of change and the inevitability of loss. The imagery of a playground without a slide and the shifting dynamics of friendships highlight the transient nature of life. The narrator's reflection on betting everything and losing suggests a sense of inevitability and resignation. The line 'Será que el agua no me ha besado aún' (maybe the water hasn't kissed me yet) could symbolize a lack of transformative experiences or a feeling of being untouched by life’s deeper currents.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics touch on the idea of holding onto innocence through memories and talismans. The 'trencito' (little train) becomes a symbol of nostalgia and the past, nurturing the memory of the friend who 'lives everything when there is nothing.' This paradoxical statement suggests that in the absence of tangible things, memories and experiences become more vivid and significant. The recurring question about what happens when everything is nothing, paired with the refrain 'y así todo se termina' (and so everything ends), encapsulates the song's meditation on the ephemeral nature of existence and the silent, inevitable passage of time.