Canto (el mismo dolor)

Enrique Bunbury's song 'Canto (el mismo dolor)' delves into the universal experience of pain and suffering. The lyrics open with the artist expressing his perpetual struggle with recurring sorrows and unhealed wounds. This sets the tone for a journey through various landscapes—veredas (paths), deserts, jungles, and wide seas—symbolizing the endless search for solace and meaning. The imagery of wandering aimlessly underscores a sense of existential disorientation, a feeling of moving without a clear destination.

The chorus emphasizes the futility of seeking explanations or solutions for this pain. Bunbury sings about the exhaustion of providing answers and the realization that everyone he encounters shares the same suffering. This collective experience of pain is a central theme, suggesting that no matter one's actions or circumstances, the same emotional burdens persist. The repetition of 'el mismo dolor' (the same pain) reinforces the idea that suffering is a universal human condition, transcending individual differences.

Bunbury's lyrics also touch on the monotony and dissatisfaction with conventional life. He expresses frustration with crowded places and boring routines designed to provide security. The line 'crías cuervos, y te comen los ojos luego' (you raise crows, and they peck your eyes out) is a powerful metaphor for the unintended consequences of one's actions. Despite his attempts to escape or find new beginnings, he always wakes up with the same sorrows, highlighting the inescapable nature of his pain. Through 'Canto (el mismo dolor),' Bunbury captures the essence of shared human suffering, the search for meaning, and the inevitable disillusionment with life's routines.