Quiero Ver

El Bordo's song 'Quiero Ver' delves deep into the human experience of longing, despair, and the search for meaning. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person yearning for escape and understanding. The opening lines, 'Quiero unas alas para el cielo visitar' and 'Quiero una escalera y desde ahí verla pasar,' express a desire to transcend the mundane and reach a higher plane of existence, possibly to find solace or clarity. This longing is further emphasized by the plea for whispered words that the protagonist wishes to hear, indicating a deep need for comfort and affirmation.

The song also explores the theme of disillusionment with the world. Lines like 'Cuando es el mundo lo que no debiera ser' and 'Cuando por ser uno no te quieren entender' reflect a sense of frustration and alienation. The protagonist feels misunderstood and disconnected from a world that seems inherently flawed. This sentiment is compounded by the imagery of a half-empty glass, symbolizing a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction and unfulfilled desires. The desire to 'romper y andar mejor' suggests a wish to break free from these constraints and find a better way to live, balancing between laughter and fear, and seeking pleasure amidst pain.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics take a more introspective turn. The questions 'Quién podrá salvarme de esta fiebre universal?' and 'Quién será el que hable cuando no quiera pensar?' highlight a search for someone or something to provide relief from universal suffering and mental turmoil. The mention of giving blood, sweat, and tears, and possibly breaking down in tears, underscores the depth of the protagonist's emotional struggle. The closing lines, 'Si mañana vuelvo a enloquecer / Y ya no hay nada que me venga bien / Sería más fácil estar solo,' convey a poignant resignation to solitude as a simpler, albeit lonely, solution to the overwhelming chaos of life.