descenso al sueño

In 'descenso al sueño,' ghouljaboy delves into the depths of apathy and the desire to escape the mundane reality of everyday life. The song opens with a sense of ennui, as the artist expresses that nothing feels new and his interest in daily activities is waning. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, 'Hoy nada de esto es nuevo / Y cada día me interesa menos,' which translate to 'Today none of this is new / And every day I care less.' The repetition of these feelings highlights a pervasive sense of boredom and disinterest in the waking world.

The chorus reveals a deeper longing for escape, not through death, but through sleep. The artist clarifies, 'Yo quiero nunca poder despertarme / No te creas que deseo morir / Simplemente yo quiero dormir,' meaning 'I never want to wake up / Don't think I want to die / I just want to sleep.' This distinction is crucial, as it underscores a desire for respite and peace rather than an end to existence. The bed, or 'colchón,' becomes a symbol of comfort and a refuge from the apathy that rains down on him, even when the sun is shining outside.

As the song progresses, ghouljaboy touches on the indistinguishability of days, reflecting a life where Tuesday feels no different from Sunday. This blurring of time further emphasizes the monotony he experiences. The latter part of the song introduces a glimmer of hope or a goal, as he dreams of reaching a 'centro comercial,' or shopping mall, symbolizing a place of potential excitement or fulfillment. However, this is juxtaposed with the reality of procrastination and the abolished reality he wishes to escape. The song ends on a note of determination to shine and wake up, suggesting a cyclical struggle between the desire to dream and the need to face reality.