Boulevard

Los Pericos' song "Boulevard" paints a vivid picture of a nighttime stroll through a bustling urban landscape. The boulevard serves as a microcosm of life, filled with diverse characters and scenes that evoke a sense of both nostalgia and melancholy. The lyrics describe the protagonist's walk through the boulevard, encountering various sights and sounds that stimulate the senses and provoke introspection. The boulevard is depicted as a place where culture and chaos coexist, with references to different cultural elements like Chinese figures, an Irish café, and even a nod to Mother Teresa.

The song delves into themes of isolation and the search for meaning. The repeated lines "Para mi que nadie te vuelve a mirar" (For me, no one looks at you again) suggest a sense of invisibility and loneliness in the midst of the crowd. The protagonist observes the people around him, each absorbed in their own world, playing their own games. This sense of detachment is further emphasized by the mention of illegal activities and the presence of police sirens, hinting at the darker underbelly of the boulevard.

As the night progresses, the protagonist's reflections turn more personal and existential. The lyrics touch on lost love and the passage of time, with lines like "De tanto recordarte la espera se torna un puñal" (From remembering you so much, the wait becomes a dagger). The song concludes with a sense of resignation and a plea to not ask more from the devil, symbolizing the futility of seeking solace in destructive paths. The boulevard, with all its vibrancy and chaos, becomes a metaphor for the complexities of life and the human condition.