Cuervo de Sal

Kraken's 'Cuervo de Sal' is a haunting exploration of existential despair and emotional desolation. The song opens with a stark declaration that the truly dead are not those who lie in cold, solitary graves, but rather those whose souls are dead while they still breathe. This sets the tone for a meditation on the nature of life, death, and the spaces in between. The imagery of 'rosas negras' and 'huerto de lo siniestro' evokes a garden of darkness, suggesting a world where beauty and decay coexist in a sinister dance.

The lyrics delve into the personal torment of the narrator, who feels disconnected from reality and trapped in a state of emotional numbness. The line 'Las mentiras en tus labios se delatan' reveals a betrayal, while 'Mis palabras como humo en escafandra' suggests that the narrator's attempts to communicate are futile, dissipating like smoke. The metaphor of being an 'ave de la nada'—a bird of nothingness—captures the essence of feeling lost and insignificant, nesting in the bones of a toxic relationship.

The recurring refrain 'Será que soy un cuervo de sal' is particularly poignant. The crow, often a symbol of death and mystery, combined with salt—a substance that preserves and purifies—creates a complex metaphor. The narrator sees themselves as a creature of sorrow, dissolving in their own tears, seeking a solution to their pain. The 'piano de tu voz' suggests a longing for the lost harmony and beauty that the other person once brought into their life. Ultimately, 'Cuervo de Sal' is a powerful reflection on the struggle to find meaning and connection in a world filled with emotional and existential deadness.