Fotógrafos del abismo

Don Lunfardo Y El Señor Otario's song 'Fotógrafos del abismo' is a poetic exploration of existential angst, inner turmoil, and the search for meaning. The title itself, which translates to 'Photographers of the Abyss,' sets the tone for a deep dive into the darker aspects of the human experience. The lyrics invite the listener to confront the void, symbolized by the abyss, and capture its essence through the metaphor of photography. This act of 'photographing' the abyss can be seen as an attempt to understand and document the complexities and horrors of life.

The song's imagery is rich and evocative, with lines like 'A flower over the pigsty tears apart before my flash' and 'Velvet slide. Beast wants to catch me.' These metaphors paint a vivid picture of beauty and decay, danger and escape. The protagonist speaks of escaping various forms of horror and madness, yet remains unable to escape a particular person or the voice within them. This suggests a deep, inescapable connection or obsession that haunts the protagonist, adding a layer of personal struggle to the broader existential themes.

The recurring need for something to 'lift' the protagonist, whether it be a sun, a god, or a burst of rock music, underscores a desperate search for meaning and relief from the oppressive weight of existence. The chorus, with its call to 'embrace the color of the rainbow of this cruel fiction,' suggests a fleeting hope or illusion of escape through art and imagination. The song's conclusion, with its repeated plea to be taken 'to the underground of your skin' to see 'what kind of monster you are,' reveals a morbid curiosity and a desire to confront the hidden, darker aspects of oneself and others. This exploration of the abyss, both external and internal, makes 'Fotógrafos del abismo' a compelling and thought-provoking piece.