Cómo Ha Cambiado Mi Barrio

El Cuarteto de Nos's song "Cómo Ha Cambiado Mi Barrio" is a poignant reflection on the drastic changes that have occurred in the singer's neighborhood over time. The lyrics are filled with a sense of nostalgia and disillusionment as the singer recounts how familiar places and people have transformed, often for the worse. The song opens with a lament about how the singer's childhood home has been turned into a massage parlor, setting the tone for the rest of the narrative.

The song continues to describe various changes in the neighborhood, such as a kindergarten now being frequented by drug dealers and a local girl, Natalia, who has moved to Italy for work while her parents struggle with poverty. These examples highlight the socio-economic decline and moral decay that the singer perceives in his once-beloved neighborhood. The repeated refrain, "Viejo barrio, viejo barrio, ¿Dónde has ido a parar?" underscores the singer's sense of loss and bewilderment at the neighborhood's transformation.

The song also touches on the corruption and crime that have become prevalent, with a kiosk that used to sell trading cards now selling wine, and a police station that has closed down, leaving the community vulnerable to crime. The final lines express a bittersweet sentiment: while the singer finds solace in singing about his old neighborhood, he is also relieved to be living elsewhere. This duality captures the complex emotions of longing for the past while recognizing the harsh realities of the present.