Al fin sucede

Gustavo Cerati's song 'Al fin sucede' delves into the complex interplay between desire, fear, and the consequences of inaction. The lyrics speak to the frustration of engaging with someone who is caught in their own mental games, possibly indicating a relationship where one partner is hesitant or unwilling to commit. The recurring phrase 'al fin sucede,' which translates to 'it finally happens,' suggests a sense of inevitability, as if the events described are bound to occur regardless of the protagonist's efforts to avoid or confront them.

The song also touches on the theme of denial and the avoidance of reality. The line 'Te es más fácil no creer en nada' ('It's easier for you not to believe in anything') points to a person's tendency to disengage rather than face their fears or desires. Cerati's lyrics suggest that by not taking action ('ya estoy haciendo planes sin vos' - 'I'm already making plans without you'), one risks missing out on life's opportunities ('La vida dura un salto, quedarse, una muerte segura' - 'Life lasts a leap, to stay, a certain death').

Finally, the song explores the paradox of desire, where the act of forbidding something only serves to increase its allure ('Todo lo que necesitas es una duda razonable para mostrarte tu deseo, basta con prohibírtelo un poco' - 'All you need is a reasonable doubt to show you your desire, just forbid it a little'). This psychological insight reveals how desire can be amplified by the very act of trying to suppress it, leading to the eventual realization or occurrence of what one fears or longs for.