Desolacion

Jerikó's song 'Desolacion' delves into the profound and often painful experience of emotional and psychological turmoil. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with inner demons and the relentless nature of suffering. The opening lines, 'Contemplando las heridas, lejos las ves pasar,' suggest a sense of detachment and observation of one's own wounds, hinting at a struggle that is both internal and external. The mention of 'sufrimientos saboreas' and 'mi derrota que latiendo esta' indicates a deep-seated pain and a sense of defeat that is ever-present and pulsating.

The song continues to explore the conflicting emotions and sensations that accompany such despair. Phrases like 'Confundidas sensaciones, amargo bienestar' and 'tu veneno y mi ansiedad enfrentados' highlight the paradoxical nature of finding a bitter comfort in one's own suffering. The lyrics also touch on themes of deception and self-deception, as seen in 'esta calma ya no engaña,' suggesting that the calm is merely a facade masking deeper turmoil. The struggle between the desire to hide one's decay and the inability to do so is poignantly expressed in 'ocultas aunque no pueda, mi decadencia que hoy esta.'

The climax of the song brings forth a sense of finality and resignation. The lines 'Rezaste, pecando, lo blanco negro esta' and 'gargantas cerradas, la vida por gritar' evoke a sense of spiritual and existential crisis. The imagery of 'autoencierros preparados' and 'como diablos confesando ante Dios' suggests a self-imposed isolation and a desperate search for redemption or understanding. Ultimately, the song concludes with the haunting realization that the remnants of one's former self have vanished, leaving only a love for desolation: 'Los restos se han esfumado amando la desolacion.'

'Jerikó' is known for their intense and emotionally charged music, often exploring themes of inner conflict, existential dread, and the darker aspects of the human experience. 'Desolacion' is a powerful example of their ability to convey deep emotional states through evocative lyrics and a haunting musical backdrop.