Avril

Los EstÓmagos' song 'Avril' delves into the themes of change, loss, and disillusionment. The lyrics open with a reflection on the strangeness of people and the inevitability of change, whether for better or worse. The singer reminisces about a time when everything was fine, questioning why things had to change and where all the promises went. This sets a melancholic tone, suggesting a longing for the past and a sense of betrayal by the present.

The song continues to explore the theme of destruction and the passage of time. The line 'La destrucción total, toma su tiempo' (Total destruction takes its time) implies that change and decay are gradual processes that one eventually gets used to. The imagery of painted walls and things to cry over evokes a sense of loss and the permanence of certain scars. The question '¿Que nos han hecho avril?' (What have they done to us, April?) personifies the month as a time of change and perhaps betrayal, adding a layer of personal and emotional depth to the narrative.

References to cultural and literary figures like Chinaski (a character from Charles Bukowski's works) and Robin and Marian (from the Robin Hood legend) further enrich the song's narrative. These references highlight the theme of lost heroes and the end of dreams, as the song laments that 'Ya no quedan héroes' (There are no heroes left) and 'Ya no se puede soñar' (One can no longer dream). The mention of tyrants smiling satisfied suggests a world where the forces of oppression have triumphed, leaving no room for resistance or hope. This paints a bleak picture of a world where ideals and dreams have been crushed, and the only thing left is a sense of resignation and sorrow.