Total

Especimen's song 'Total' delves deep into the themes of despair, existential crisis, and the contemplation of death. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is overwhelmed by the malevolence and darkness of the world, seeking an escape through sleep and ultimately, death. The opening lines, 'Hay veces que he pensado en dormir / Y olvidarme de tanta maldad,' set the tone for the song, expressing a desire to escape the cruelty and evil that pervades life.

The recurring motif of taking pills and the subsequent journey into an 'abismo total' (total abyss) symbolizes a descent into a state of oblivion. This metaphorical journey is not just about physical death but also about a profound sense of emptiness and disconnection from life. The lyrics, 'Me he bebido las pastillas de un golpe / Este sueño me comienza a matar,' highlight the protagonist's attempt to find solace in a permanent sleep, only to be met with a fatal outcome.

The chorus, with its repeated use of the word 'Total,' underscores the futility and insignificance the protagonist feels about their existence. Lines like 'Total de que sirve mi cuerpo / Total cuanto vale mi vida' question the value of life and the body, reflecting a deep existential crisis. The song concludes with a haunting acceptance of eternal silence and the inevitability of death, 'Solo duermo en silencio / Donde el sueño es eterno,' leaving the listener with a poignant reflection on the fragility of life and the allure of eternal rest.