Diario de Un Seductor

Enrique Bunbury's 'Diario de Un Seductor' delves into the murky waters of forbidden desires and the corruption of innocence. The song's lyrics are provocative and unsettling, exploring themes of incest and the defilement of purity. Bunbury, known for his poetic and often controversial lyrics, uses stark imagery to convey a sense of moral decay and the allure of taboo relationships. The repeated phrase 'Bello es el incesto' (Beautiful is incest) serves as a shocking refrain that challenges societal norms and forces the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about human nature.

The song opens with a declaration that the pursuit is not of physical pleasure but of a deeper, more corrupting desire to 'ensuciar tu alma' (dirty your soul). This sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which describe a ritualistic and almost celebratory approach to incestuous relationships. The imagery of 'torneo de lanzas' (tournament of lances) and 'juegos' (games) juxtaposed with the violent act of decapitating children to ensure a 'feliz unión' (happy union) creates a disturbing contrast that highlights the perverse nature of the desires being explored.

Bunbury's use of natural elements like rain, thunder, and mud in the wedding night scene further emphasizes the primal and chaotic forces at play. The transformation of the world into 'lodo' (mud) symbolizes the complete immersion into moral filth and the abandonment of societal constraints. The song's narrative is a stark reminder of the thin line between love and obsession, purity and corruption, and the dark corners of the human psyche that are often left unexplored.