Defensas Bajas

Ella Es Tan Cargosa's song 'Defensas Bajas' delves into the themes of resilience, survival, and the struggle against inner and outer adversities. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has endured significant hardships, symbolized by phrases like 'master en soledad' (master in loneliness) and 'noche 1,2 y 3 con el doble de edad' (night 1, 2, and 3 with double the age). These lines suggest a prolonged period of isolation and emotional turmoil, where the protagonist has had to navigate life's challenges alone, gaining a metaphorical degree in solitude.

The metaphor of being like a 'used car' with 'chapa y pintura ok' (bodywork and paint okay) but 'torcido' (twisted) from a 'choque atroz' (atrocious crash) further emphasizes the theme of hidden scars and the facade of normalcy. Despite appearing fine on the outside, the protagonist carries deep-seated wounds from past traumas. The song's chorus, 'la muerte se suele llevar las almas con defensas bajas' (death usually takes souls with low defenses), underscores the vulnerability that comes with these emotional battles. It highlights the thin line between survival and succumbing to despair.

The song also touches on the triumph of not falling into the 'manos de este mundo medicado y harto cruel' (hands of this medicated and utterly cruel world). This line critiques the over-reliance on medication and the harshness of modern society, celebrating the protagonist's ability to stay alive and breathing despite these pressures. The closing lines, 'ando vivo, suerte que respiro' (I am alive, lucky to be breathing), encapsulate a sense of gratitude and the fragile victory of simply being alive to tell the tale.