Cualquier historia

La Renga's song "Cualquier historia" delves into the intricate interplay between memory, reality, and imagination. The opening lines, "Contar uno por contar / Cuenta cualquier historia," suggest that storytelling is a fundamental human activity, but not all stories hold the same weight or truth. The lyrics then pose a challenge: who can climb the branches of memory to uncover the true narrative? This metaphor highlights the difficulty of distinguishing between what actually happened and how we remember it, suggesting that memory is often a tangled and unreliable source of truth.

The song continues to explore the concept of reality versus imagination. The lines "Cuándo fue que fue el final / Para que el hoy haya comenzado" question the origins of the present moment, implying that our current reality is built upon a series of imagined pasts. This idea is further emphasized with "Pues esta es la turbia realidad / La que hemos imaginado," indicating that our perception of reality is clouded by our own imaginings. The use of the word "turbia" (murky) suggests that this imagined reality is not clear-cut or easily understood, adding a layer of complexity to our understanding of the world.

The song also touches on the concept of duality and the power of imagination. "Si hay un derecho hay un revés / Sólo es cuestión de imaginarlo" suggests that for every right, there is a wrong, and it's all a matter of perspective and imagination. The closing lines, "Sólo por eso y porque cada día / Quiero vivir alucinado," express a desire to live in a state of wonder and amazement, despite the murky realities and the challenges of discerning truth from fiction. This reflects a yearning for a life filled with imagination and the courage to pursue one's dreams, even if it means facing the unknown.