Secretos y mentiras

Enrique Bunbury's song "Secretos y mentiras" delves into the complexities of human relationships and the existential questions that arise from them. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship on the brink of collapse, filled with secrets and lies. The recurring line, "apagad la luz, guardad toda aquella ropa en un baúl y arrojad la llave" (turn off the light, put all that clothing in a trunk and throw away the key), symbolizes a desire to hide or forget the past, to lock away the memories and move on. This metaphor suggests a deep sense of regret and the need to escape from the consequences of one's actions.

The song also touches on the inevitability of life and death, with lines like "Gente nace y gente muere cada día, los demás nos limitamos a estorbar" (People are born and people die every day, the rest of us just get in the way). This reflects a sense of futility and the transient nature of human existence. Bunbury's lyrics suggest that while life continues in a cycle of birth and death, many people feel like mere obstacles, playing games of secrets and lies to cope with their existential angst.

Bunbury's narrative style and poetic lyrics invite listeners to reflect on their own lives and the roles they play in the grand scheme of things. The song's melancholic tone and introspective themes resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of broken relationships and the existential dread of life's fleeting nature. The repeated calls to "apagad la luz" serve as a haunting reminder of the desire to escape from reality and the burdens of the past.