Nieve Blanca

Flema's song 'Nieve Blanca' paints a stark picture of the social and criminal landscape in Argentina. The opening lines describe a country plagued by criminal acts, police cases, and violent incidents. The imagery of 'piquetes y boquetes' (pickets and holes) metaphorically represents the scars on the nation's skin, indicating deep-seated issues and unrest. This sets a grim tone, highlighting the pervasive sense of danger and instability that the artist perceives in their environment.

The recurring phrase 'Un rayo de oro me ilumina' (A golden ray illuminates me) juxtaposed with 'Nieve blanca' (white snow) introduces a contrasting element of escapism. The 'golden ray' can be interpreted as a fleeting moment of hope or enlightenment, while 'white snow' is a well-known metaphor for cocaine. This suggests that the artist finds temporary solace or escape from the harsh realities of life through drug use. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the cyclical nature of this escape, hinting at a dependency that offers only a brief respite from the surrounding chaos.

Further, the lines 'Veo las líneas del futuro' (I see the lines of the future) and 'Nado en ginebra, me ahogo en ginebra' (I swim in gin, I drown in gin) delve deeper into the theme of self-destruction. The 'lines of the future' could refer to both the literal lines of cocaine and the metaphorical lines of fate, suggesting a blurred vision of what lies ahead. The reference to gin indicates a reliance on alcohol as another form of escape, ultimately leading to a sense of drowning or being overwhelmed. Through these vivid and raw lyrics, Flema captures the despair and the desperate search for relief in a troubled world.