Oxidado

Los Caballeros de la Quema's song 'Oxidado' delves into the emotional turmoil of a man grappling with the remnants of a failed relationship. The title itself, 'Oxidado,' which translates to 'Rusty,' sets the tone for the song, suggesting a sense of decay and weariness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is metaphorically 'rusty' and worn out, traveling down a road that seems endless and futile. This road symbolizes his journey through life and love, marked by regret and longing.

The song's imagery is rich with metaphors that convey the protagonist's emotional state. Phrases like 'gastando a cuenta un vuelto que no va a volver' (spending on credit a change that won't come back) and 'estas ganas borrachas de volverte a ver' (these drunken desires to see you again) highlight his sense of loss and desperation. The autumn mentioned in the lyrics represents a period of decline, mirroring the fading love and the protagonist's struggle to move on. The poker game metaphor, 'cartas por mentir en este póker de ciegos' (cards to lie in this poker of the blind), underscores the deceit and blindness in the relationship, further emphasizing the futility of his efforts.

The recurring theme of failure and resignation is evident in lines like 'nunca juego bien esta historia del tipo buen perdedor' (I never play this story well of the good loser type). The protagonist acknowledges his shortcomings and the inevitability of the relationship's end. The song also touches on the difficulty of communication and connection, as seen in 'no es que no quiera ladrarte, lo que no me anda sobrando es la fe' (it's not that I don't want to bark at you, what I'm lacking is faith). This line reveals his internal conflict and the erosion of trust and faith in the relationship. The closing lines, 'se va desinflando nuestra milonga y nunca pudimos bailar sin pisarnos los pies' (our milonga is deflating and we could never dance without stepping on each other's feet), poignantly capture the gradual disintegration of their love and the constant missteps that led to their downfall.