Ffwd

El Kuelgue's song 'Ffwd' delves into the repetitive and often monotonous nature of modern life, using the metaphor of a tape recorder to illustrate the cyclical patterns we find ourselves in. The lyrics 'Hay que poner el tape, hay que poner el rec' (We have to put the tape, we have to press record) emphasize the constant need to keep going, to keep recording our lives, even when it feels like we're stuck in a loop. This repetition mirrors the daily grind many people experience, where each day feels like a replay of the last.

The line 'No quiero ser caserta' (I don't want to be a cassette) suggests a desire to break free from this cycle. The cassette, an outdated technology, symbolizes being stuck in the past or in a repetitive routine. The artist expresses a longing to escape this pattern, to stop merely pressing 'play' and 'rec' and to find a way to pause and reflect. This sentiment is further highlighted by the abrupt 'pause!' in the lyrics, indicating a moment of resistance against the relentless forward motion.

El Kuelgue's use of simple, repetitive phrases like 'play, rec, play, pause!' and 'tapes, rec, play, stop!' captures the mechanical and unfeeling nature of this cycle. The song's structure itself, with its repetitive lyrics and rhythm, reinforces the theme of monotony. Yet, the declaration 'I will never surrender' adds a layer of defiance, suggesting that despite the repetitive nature of life, there is a determination to keep pushing forward and to find moments of pause and reflection amidst the chaos.