Niebla Y Hollin

Exceso's song 'Niebla Y Hollin' is a poetic and evocative piece that delves into themes of hope, resistance, and the power of dreams amidst adversity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where love and dreams are the antidotes to pain and oppression. The opening lines, 'Que carguen los pueblos caricias y alambres / En fardos de amor,' suggest a desire for communities to be filled with love and tenderness, even in the face of hardship. This sets the tone for a song that is both a lament and a call to action.

The imagery of 'noche y estrellas' (night and stars) and 'sueños' (dreams) juxtaposed with 'grillete y cadenas' (shackles and chains) highlights the contrast between the beauty of human aspirations and the harsh realities of life. The song speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, urging people to 'rieguen con sueños sus pies de madera' (water their wooden feet with dreams), suggesting that even the most worn-out and tired can find renewal through hope and imagination.

The chorus, with its powerful declaration that 'no se enebran mis venas con niebla y hollin' (my veins are not threaded with fog and soot), reinforces the theme of resistance. The speaker refuses to let their spirit be tainted by the darkness and grime of the world. Instead, they possess 'un ejercito entero de versos que añoran / Colgarse del aire y morir' (an entire army of verses that long to hang in the air and die), symbolizing the enduring power of poetry and expression as tools of defiance and liberation. The song concludes with a vision of collective strength and hope, 'Seremos la voz que destierra las penas' (We will be the voice that banishes sorrows), emphasizing the transformative power of unity and shared dreams.