En Todas Partes

The song 'En Todas Partes' by the band Los Miserables is a powerful and moving reflection on the pain and anguish of the families of the disappeared during the dictatorship in Chile, from 1973 to 1989, led by Augusto Pinochet. The lyrics express the constant feeling of loss and the struggle to keep alive the memory of those who were taken. The repetition of the phrase 'He muerto tantas veces' symbolizes the emotional and spiritual death that families repeatedly endure as they cope with the absence of their loved ones.

The song also touches on the difficulty of accepting loss and the persistence of grief. Phrases like 'El silencio se desplaza' and 'Es tan difícil perder' highlight the void left by the disappeared and the ongoing struggle to find some form of solace. The imagery of digging beds for the absent and shouting into the cold wind reinforces the idea that despite efforts to cope with the pain, the sense of despair and helplessness remains.

Moreover, the song emphasizes the importance of remembering and valuing the lives of the disappeared. The line 'Sus vidas valen mucho más que otros cuerpos' underscores that each lost life holds immeasurable value and that the memory of these individuals must be preserved. The reference to light and the sky suggests that despite the pain, there is hope, and that the remembrance of the disappeared can bring some comfort and meaning to those left behind. The song is a tribute to the resilience and strength of the families who continue to fight for justice and recognition.