El Temblor

In 'El Temblor,' IZAL delves into the fragility of human constructs, both physical and emotional. The song opens with a reflection on the slow passage of time and the painstaking effort involved in building something meaningful. The lyrics describe how countless hours of life can be rendered breathless, emphasizing the vulnerability of our endeavors. This sets the stage for the central theme of the song: the sudden and violent collapse of these constructs, symbolized by a frenetic explosion and a house turned into a lake of alcohol with flames in every room.

The imagery of 'pólvora en cada palabra' (gunpowder in every word) and 'cada disparo alimentó el temblor' (each shot fed the tremor) suggests that the destruction is not just physical but also emotional and relational. Words and actions, laden with explosive potential, contribute to the instability. The song uses metaphors like a 'tower of wax and clay,' a 'palace of ice in the sun,' and a 'cabin of straw and esparto' to illustrate the inherent weakness in what we build. These structures, easily toppled by a mere breath, symbolize the precariousness of our security and the illusions we create.

As the song progresses, it shifts to a scene of rebuilding amidst ruins. The 'almas sin raza ni idioma' (souls without race or language) working from dawn to dusk represent a universal struggle to reconstruct and find stability. However, the new walls, though they offer some protection, are still haunted by fear with every tremor. The song questions why it should be so easy for a 'soplido salvaje' (wild breath) to destroy our foundations, highlighting the absurdity and blindness of the security we trust. Ultimately, 'El Temblor' is a poignant commentary on the ephemeral nature of human efforts and the constant threat of collapse that looms over our constructed realities.