Sintiéndolo Mucho (part. Leiva)
Joaquín Sabina
Embracing Life's Autumn with a Rebel Heart
Joaquín Sabina's song "Sintiéndolo Mucho (feat. Leiva)" is a poignant reflection on aging, legacy, and the artist's relationship with his past and future. The lyrics convey a sense of introspection as Sabina contemplates the inevitable passage of time and the sum of his life's experiences. He expresses a desire to face the twilight of his life on his own terms, rejecting the idea of a conventional, dignified old age. Instead, he embraces the idea of growing older with a rebellious spirit, maintaining his passion for life and art.
The song touches on themes of memory and forgetting, with Sabina stating that he has nothing to forget from his past and hopes that history will remember him kindly. He acknowledges the pain and loss he has experienced but also the love and inspiration he has given and received. The reference to the 'metaverse' and muses suggests a continued engagement with creativity and the digital age, highlighting Sabina's adaptability and relevance as an artist.
Sabina also addresses his physical vulnerabilities, alluding to an incident where he was taken from a concert to the hospital, which could have been seen as a sign of his career's end. However, he defies expectations by continuing to take risks and reinvent himself. The song is a testament to Sabina's enduring spirit and his refusal to let age define his identity or diminish his zest for life and music.