Abril

José Madero's song 'Abril' delves into themes of personal transformation, introspection, and the acceptance of life's challenges. The lyrics suggest a weariness with one's own voice and a past life, indicating a desire for change and the importance of listening rather than speaking. Madero expresses a need to embrace authenticity ('Es tiempo de algo real') and to put away defenses ('Esa espada la tienes que envainar'), symbolizing a call to be more open and vulnerable.

The repeated references to a 'corazón de metal' and 'corazón de marfil' (heart of metal, heart of ivory) imply a sense of rigidity and coldness that the speaker wants to overcome. The metaphorical language suggests a yearning to feel more deeply and to engage with life more fully, despite its inherent cruelty ('La vida es un poco vil'). The instruction to 'forget April' could be a metaphor for moving on from the past or a specific event that occurred during that time. The phrase 'Ni que estuviera en latín' (As if it were in Latin) might imply that the past is obscure or difficult to understand, but it is nonetheless essential to let it go.

The song also touches on the theme of fearlessness in the face of failure ('No temo a fracasar'), emphasizing the importance of effort over success. This sentiment is reinforced by the acknowledgment that the only true failure is not to try at all. The mention of running out of gas ('se me acaba el gas') is a candid admission of human limitations, yet it does not deter the speaker from striving to move forward. Overall, 'Abril' is a call to embrace life's imperfections, to live with courage, and to allow oneself to change and grow.