Siempre Bajando

Los Piojos' song 'Siempre Bajando' delves into the emotional turmoil and self-reflection that follows a significant romantic breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has lost its spark, with the protagonist pleading for mental peace, as indicated by the line 'No me quemes la cabeza / Si tu fuego ya no existe' (Don't burn my head / If your fire no longer exists). This suggests a desire to move on from a love that has faded, yet the lingering emotional attachment makes it a challenging journey.

The recurring phrase 'Siempre bajando' (Always going down) metaphorically represents the protagonist's descent into a state of melancholy and introspection. The mention of 'cuatro meses cuatro viajes / Con los chicos de neptuno' (four months four trips / With the boys from Neptune) hints at attempts to escape or find solace through travel and camaraderie, yet these efforts seem to be in vain as the emotional weight remains. The protagonist acknowledges that despite the separation, their love still feels singular and significant, as expressed in 'Por mas que te haya dejado mi amor / Mi amor sigue siendo uno' (Even though I left you my love / My love is still one).

The song also touches on the blinding and overwhelming nature of love, with 'Tu luz nena fue un flash / Me encegueció y me dejaste acá atrás' (Your light girl was a flash / It blinded me and left me behind). This imagery conveys the sudden and intense impact of the relationship, leaving the protagonist feeling abandoned and wounded. The plea 'Solo te pido un favor: / Fuera de mi corazón' (I only ask you one favor: / Out of my heart) underscores the struggle to heal and move forward. The final lines, 'Y no hablés de soledad / A los buitres ya veo volar' (And don't talk about loneliness / I already see the vultures flying), evoke a sense of impending doom and the predatory nature of loneliness, further emphasizing the protagonist's emotional vulnerability.