Candomble de La Aduana

Jorge Nasser's 'Candomble de La Aduana' paints a vivid picture of urban life, capturing the essence of a bustling cityscape through its evocative lyrics. The song opens with the sounds of the street, where even the dogs are constantly barking, symbolizing the relentless noise and activity of city life. The imagery of men leaving with the wind suggests a transient existence, where nothing remains still for long, and everything is in a state of flux.

The lyrics delve deeper into the urban environment, mentioning the 'vapores de la aduana' (customs vapors) and 'basura ciudadana' (city garbage), which evoke the industrial and often grimy aspects of city living. The 'pedazos de una noche' (pieces of a night) and 'amores, los reproches' (loves, the reproaches) hint at the fleeting and often bittersweet nature of human relationships within this setting. These lines suggest a nightlife filled with both romance and regret, capturing the duality of urban experiences.

The recurring lines about 'haciendo el camino de siempre' (making the usual path) and being 'el fantasma del viejo hospital' (the ghost of the old hospital) reflect a sense of routine and haunting memories. The 'conejo de la galera del puerto' (rabbit from the port's hat) metaphor suggests a sense of magic or escape amidst the mundane, while 'alguno ya está empezando a tomar' (someone is already starting to drink) points to the coping mechanisms people use to deal with their realities. Nasser's song is a poignant exploration of the urban experience, blending the mundane with the magical, and the routine with the extraordinary.