Camuflaje

Gustavo Cerati's song 'Camuflaje' delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, particularly focusing on the theme of vulnerability and the masks people wear. The lyrics suggest a struggle between the desire to reveal one's true self and the instinct to protect oneself through disguise. The opening lines, 'Camuflaje eficaz / Desespero por mostrarte más / Todo lo profundo ama el disfraz,' translate to 'Effective camouflage / Desperate to show you more / Everything deep loves disguise,' indicating a conflict between the need for emotional honesty and the fear of being fully seen.

The song continues to explore the tension between love and the fear of pain, as Cerati asks whether it's worth discarding the beauty of love because of the thorns that might come with it. This metaphor of flowers and thorns represents the dual nature of relationships, where beauty and pain often coexist. The line 'Mi torpeza habitual / Hasta hoy' suggests a turning point, where the speaker acknowledges their usual clumsiness in handling emotions but indicates a change.

In the final lines, Cerati reveals a moment of surrender, where the speaker drops their camouflage and opens up to vulnerability. 'Sin mi camuflaje, me entregué a vos / Como yo' translates to 'Without my camouflage, I surrendered to you / As myself.' This act of surrendering without disguise is a powerful statement of trust and authenticity in a relationship. Cerati's poetic lyrics and emotive delivery resonate with listeners who have experienced the fear and courage involved in revealing their true selves to someone they love.