Criolla

El Grito's song 'Criolla' delves into the complex emotions of love, regret, and the inevitability of loss. The opening lines, 'Un soplo mas y ya me voy / Acobardado en tu balcón,' set a tone of hesitation and fear. The narrator stands on the brink of departure, feeling cowardly as he contemplates leaving from a significant place, possibly a lover's balcony. This imagery evokes a sense of vulnerability and the weight of decisions that could change the course of a relationship.

The lyrics 'Acostumbrado a echarlo todo a perder / Cuando los dos lo echamos todo a perder' reflect a pattern of self-sabotage and mutual destruction. The narrator acknowledges a history of ruining things, not just by himself but together with his partner. This shared responsibility for their downfall adds a layer of complexity to their relationship, suggesting that their love is both a source of joy and pain. The phrase 'Una de dos o sale bien o siempre sale mal' underscores the binary nature of their experiences—things either go well or disastrously wrong, with no middle ground.

The metaphors 'Nido de buitres' and 'Ojo de buey' further illustrate the tension and foreboding in the relationship. A 'Nido de buitres' (vulture's nest) suggests a place of death and decay, while 'Ojo de buey' (bull's eye) implies being targeted or under scrutiny. These images convey a sense of impending doom and the inevitability of conflict. Yet, despite these dark undertones, the repeated invocation of 'Criolla' and the phrase 'A tus pies vuelvo a ver / A tus pies...' indicate a longing to return and a deep-seated reverence for the beloved. This duality of love and loss is at the heart of 'Criolla,' making it a poignant exploration of human relationships.