No volvere a ser joven

Loquillo's song 'No volvere a ser joven' delves into the sobering realization of life's fleeting nature. The lyrics open with a reflection on how the seriousness of life becomes apparent only with age. The artist reminisces about his youthful days when he, like many others, believed he could conquer the world and leave a lasting mark. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines 'como todos los jóvenes yo vine a llevarme la vida por delante,' which translates to 'like all young people, I came to take life head-on.'

The desire to leave a legacy and exit life amidst applause is a common youthful ambition. However, the song poignantly contrasts this with the harsh reality that aging and death are inevitable. The metaphor of life as a theater play is particularly striking. In youth, aging and dying seem like distant, almost theatrical concepts, but as time passes, they become the central and unavoidable themes of our existence. The line 'envejecer, morir, eran tan sólo las dimensiones del teatro' highlights this shift in perspective.

As the song progresses, the tone becomes more somber. The passage of time reveals the 'unpleasant truth' that aging and death are not just abstract ideas but the core narrative of life. The final lines, 'envejecer, morir, es el único argumento de la obra,' drive home the message that these are the only certainties in our life's story. Loquillo's reflective lyrics serve as a poignant reminder of the inevitability of aging and the importance of coming to terms with it, making 'No volvere a ser joven' a deeply introspective and thought-provoking piece.