Mensaje En El Contestador

Ismael Serrano's song "Mensaje En El Contestador" is a poignant exploration of loneliness, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The song is structured as a voicemail message, a format that immediately conveys a sense of distance and unfulfilled connection. The speaker begins by addressing the recipient in a casual, almost resigned manner, highlighting the mundanity of their loneliness, particularly on Mondays, which are often seen as the most challenging day of the week. This sets the tone for a reflection on the emotional weight of everyday life without the presence of a loved one.

The lyrics delve into memories of shared experiences, such as visiting familiar bars where they once tried to scrape away the 'dirty enamel' of nostalgia. This metaphor suggests an attempt to uncover something pure and genuine beneath the surface of their past, but it also implies that these efforts were ultimately futile. The imagery of 'ashes on the pillow' evokes a sense of loss and the remnants of something that once burned brightly but is now reduced to mere traces.

As the message continues, the speaker describes a futile attempt to grasp the future, only to find that what once promised flight has now become 'rubble of feathers.' This powerful metaphor captures the disillusionment and the collapse of dreams. The song concludes with a stark observation of their current state: despite physical proximity, they are emotionally distant and isolated. The final lines, offering a call if the recipient feels cold and has time, underscore the speaker's lingering hope for reconnection, even in the face of overwhelming solitude.