Canción Animal

Gustavo Cerati's 'Canción Animal' delves into the primal and instinctual aspects of human desire, stripping away the layers of societal norms and expectations. The song's lyrics are rich with metaphors that evoke a sense of raw, unfiltered emotion. Words like 'hipnotismo de un flagelo' (hypnotism of a scourge) and 'cuero, piel y metal' (leather, skin, and metal) paint a vivid picture of a world where physical sensations and desires take precedence over intellectual or emotional connections. This imagery suggests a kind of hypnotic allure that is both sweet and painful, capturing the duality of intense desire.

The recurring line 'cuando el cuerpo no espera lo que llaman amor' (when the body does not expect what they call love) highlights a disconnect between physical desire and the conventional notion of love. Cerati seems to be questioning the traditional definitions of love, suggesting that true desire is something more primal and less constrained by societal expectations. The mention of 'cada lágrima de hambre' (each tear of hunger) and 'el mas puro nectar' (the purest nectar) further emphasizes the idea that desire, in its most unadulterated form, is both a source of pain and pleasure.

The chorus, 'más se pide y se vive, canción animal' (more is asked and lived, animal song), reinforces the theme of insatiable desire. The phrase 'canción animal' (animal song) serves as a metaphor for the raw, instinctual nature of human longing. Cerati's choice to use the word 'animal' underscores the idea that these feelings are deeply rooted in our primal instincts, transcending the boundaries of language and rational thought. The song ultimately suggests that true fulfillment comes from embracing these raw emotions, rather than suppressing them in favor of socially acceptable forms of love and desire.