Una Historia Diferente

Los Caligaris' song 'Una Historia Diferente' is a poetic exploration of an enigmatic and elusive figure who captivates the narrator. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who appears just when they are most needed, bringing a sense of freedom and mystery. This person is described as an 'inquilina de mi atrapasueños' (tenant of my dreamcatcher), suggesting that they inhabit the narrator's dreams and fantasies, yet remain distant and unattainable. The imagery of 'tarareando siempre un no se que' (humming always a something) adds to the sense of ambiguity and allure.

The song delves into the complexity of this figure, portraying them as a 'rompecabezas sin armar' (an unassembled puzzle) and 'una replica exacta de la muerte' (an exact replica of death). These metaphors highlight the person's inscrutability and the challenge of understanding them fully. The lyrics also describe this individual as 'una danza que nunca va a bailar nadie' (a dance that no one will ever dance) and 'una melodia en un placard' (a melody in a closet), emphasizing their uniqueness and the sense that they are something precious yet hidden away.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of incompleteness and mystery. The narrator speaks of 'un idioma totalmente indecifrable' (a completely indecipherable language) and 'un color para coleccionar' (a color to collect), suggesting that this person is a beautiful enigma, something to be admired and pondered over but never fully understood. The song captures the bittersweet nature of being drawn to someone who is both fascinating and unattainable, leaving the listener with a sense of longing and wonder.