Astillas

La 25's song 'Astillas' delves into themes of self-destruction, regret, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. The opening lines, 'Desde que moví no me puedo recuperar,' suggest a pivotal moment or decision that has left the narrator in a state of disarray. This sets the tone for a narrative of personal turmoil and the struggle to find stability. The mention of 'Vos no sos como aquella que se imagino mamá' hints at disappointment and unmet expectations, possibly in a relationship or life path that diverged from what was envisioned by a parental figure.

The recurring line 'Quemando astillas me voy' serves as a powerful metaphor for the narrator's coping mechanism. Burning splinters can symbolize the act of dealing with pain in small, manageable pieces, yet it also implies a slow, destructive process. The imagery of 'Satisfacerte bien es todo lo que ella te va a hacer' and 'Pasando la lengua al sobre que después cerrare' introduces a character who offers temporary satisfaction but ultimately contributes to the narrator's ongoing struggle. This could be interpreted as a reference to substance abuse or a toxic relationship that provides fleeting relief but no real solution.

The song's closing lines, 'Los príncipes que veo / Llegan escuchando al bacón / Che duende te toco, me rió, me cuelgo y me voy,' add a surreal, almost whimsical element to the narrative. The mention of 'príncipes' and 'duende' (princes and elf) could symbolize fleeting moments of hope or escape, but the overall tone remains one of resignation and detachment. The narrator's laughter and decision to 'me cuelgo y me voy' (hang around and leave) suggest a cyclical pattern of temporary highs followed by inevitable lows, encapsulating the essence of a life marked by instability and fleeting moments of clarity.