A Las Piedras de Belen

Fito Páez's song 'A Las Piedras de Belen' is a raw and introspective exploration of personal struggle, societal pressures, and the search for meaning. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disillusionment with the world, as the narrator is told to 'shut up' and 'leave,' indicating a lack of understanding or acceptance from others. This rejection is compounded by the feeling of being trapped in a situation ('me metieron en un rollo') with no clear way out, highlighting a sense of confusion and helplessness.

The song delves deeper into the emotional turmoil experienced by the narrator, who is subjected to humiliation and pain ('que te escupan en la cara,' 'que te duela hoy más que ayer'). These lines suggest a cycle of suffering and defeat, where the narrator is taught to lose and endure hardship. The desire to escape this paranoia and constant struggle is palpable, as the narrator expresses a longing to break free from these oppressive experiences ('ya no quiero levantarme paranoico').

In the latter part of the song, Páez introduces a series of seemingly unrelated images ('a la luz de las estrellas,' 'a las piedras de belén,' 'a las tetas de gioconda,' 'a los múltiplos de tres'). These metaphors create a surreal and almost mystical atmosphere, suggesting a quest for something beyond the tangible world. The reference to 'las piedras de belén' (the stones of Bethlehem) could symbolize a search for spiritual or existential meaning. The juxtaposition of these images with the narrator's earlier struggles implies a journey towards understanding and peace, even if it means confronting the void ('donde hay algo y a la vez no existe nada').