9 Días

Los Caballeros de la Quema's song '9 Días' delves into the depths of emotional despair and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been suffering for nine days, unable to see the sun, both literally and metaphorically. This darkness symbolizes the emotional void and depression the protagonist is experiencing. The repeated mention of '9 días sin ver el sol' emphasizes the prolonged agony and the sense of being trapped in a cycle of pain and hopelessness.

The imagery of 'tropezando con botellas de vino enfermo hasta las muelas por vos' suggests that the protagonist is drowning their sorrows in alcohol, trying to numb the pain caused by a lost love. The reference to 'cenizas viejas' (old ashes) indicates that this suffering is not new; it is a lingering pain from a past relationship that continues to haunt them. The metaphor of having a head 'hecha una sandía' (like a watermelon) conveys a sense of overwhelming confusion and mental exhaustion.

The song also contrasts the protagonist's suffering with the carefree life of their former lover, who is 'mandás collares de mostacillas desde jujuy' and 'te revolcás con un coya en jujuy.' This stark contrast highlights the protagonist's feelings of abandonment and betrayal, as their ex-partner seems to have moved on effortlessly while they remain stuck in a cycle of despair. The final lines, 'estrujado como un trapo de piso comiéndome las sobras de vos,' poignantly capture the protagonist's sense of worthlessness and the emotional toll of clinging to the remnants of a past love.