Todo a cien

Los Enemigos' song 'Todo a cien' delves into the complex interplay between excess and deficiency, both in material and emotional terms. The phrase 'soy un todo a cien' translates to 'I am a dollar store,' suggesting the narrator sees themselves as a repository of cheap, readily available goods or qualities. This metaphor sets the stage for a deeper exploration of self-worth and the dynamics of giving and receiving in relationships. The narrator claims to be a 'turbo-diesel,' a powerful engine, indicating a sense of resilience and capability. However, this power is juxtaposed with a sense of emptiness, as the narrator repeatedly states that what they have in abundance is precisely what the other person lacks.

The lyrics '¿cambiamos de piel? yo te doy mi sed' ('Shall we change skins? I give you my thirst') further emphasize the theme of exchange and imbalance. The narrator offers their insatiable desire or need ('sed') in place of something more substantial, highlighting a sense of inadequacy. This exchange is not just physical but also emotional, as the narrator admits to not knowing how to stop or say no, indicating a compulsive need to give more, even when it might be detrimental to themselves. The repeated line 'porque sé que lo que a ti te falta, me sobra' ('because I know that what you lack, I have in excess') underscores this imbalance, suggesting a relationship where one party is constantly overcompensating for the other's deficiencies.

The song also touches on themes of consumption and self-depletion. The line 'me bebo la vida a cucharás' ('I drink life by the spoonful') paints a vivid picture of someone who consumes life in small, measured doses, yet with an insatiable appetite. This imagery conveys a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the narrator is trying to fill a void that can never be fully satisfied. The final lines, 'porque sé lo que se y si te sobra, me falta' ('because I know what I know, and if you have in excess, I lack'), bring the song full circle, highlighting the cyclical nature of this imbalance. The narrator's awareness of their own deficiencies and excesses creates a poignant commentary on the human condition, where the quest for balance often leads to further imbalance.