Nueve

The song 'Nueve' by Enjambre, a Mexican indie rock band known for their poetic lyrics and melodic sound, delves into the theme of the swift passage of time and the desire to hold onto cherished moments. The lyrics express a sense of nostalgia and a bittersweet realization that time cannot be stopped or controlled, as the narrator reflects on nine years that have 'flown by,' suggesting a significant period in the narrator's life that has passed quickly, filled with joy and good times, as indicated by the line 'el tiempo vuela cuando uno la pasa bien' (time flies when you're having fun).

The song also touches on the idea of impermanence and the inevitability of change. The narrator seems to be addressing someone for whom these nine years might have been just a phase or a simple journey, while for the narrator, they hold a deeper significance. There's a poignant acknowledgment of the relentless march of time, which 'wants to steal' moments from the narrator. The uncertainty of where the other person might go or be in the future adds to the emotional weight of the song, with the narrator promising to always be there, even if the other person forgets or grows to hate them.

Interestingly, the narrator contemplates a paradoxical wish to 'have a bad time' in the next nine years to somehow slow down time, highlighting the desperation to extend the moments with the person they care about. This reflects a universal human desire to cling to the people and experiences we value most, even if it means enduring hardship. The song 'Nueve' captures the complex emotions tied to the passage of time and the lengths one might go to preserve connections with loved ones.