Fue

In 'Fue,' Gustavo Cerati delves into the transient and often painful nature of love and relationships. The song opens with the narrator reaching the end of a journey, exhausted and disillusioned. The repeated encounters with a lover who pretends to forget their shared past highlight the emotional toll of unreciprocated feelings and the facade of indifference. This initial verse sets the tone for a narrative steeped in melancholy and reflection.

Cerati uses vivid metaphors to describe the intoxicating yet destructive nature of the relationship. The phrase 'miel venenosa' (poisonous honey) encapsulates the duality of the lover's allure and the subsequent disillusionment. The relationship, once filled with passion, has now led to a state of 'hastío' (boredom) and 'desengaño' (disillusionment). The repetition of 'eso pasó' (that happened) serves as a resigned acknowledgment of the inevitable end, emphasizing the fleeting nature of their connection.

The chorus, with its repetitive 'Fue' (It was), underscores the finality and acceptance of the past. The imagery of 'suaves telas sobre el piso' (soft fabrics on the floor) and 'una parte de la euforia' (a part of the euphoria) evokes moments of intimacy and joy, now reduced to mere memories. The line 'lo más resbaladizo es creernos sin memoria' (the slipperiest part is believing we have no memory) suggests the difficulty of moving on while still being haunted by the past. Through 'Fue,' Cerati masterfully captures the bittersweet essence of love's impermanence, leaving listeners to ponder the delicate balance between memory and forgetfulness.