El último metro

Los Suaves' song "El último metro" paints a vivid picture of a weary individual returning home after a long day of work, capturing the essence of urban life's monotony and the emotional toll it takes. The repeated question "¿Dónde vas?" (Where are you going?) underscores a sense of aimlessness and exhaustion, as the protagonist stares out the window of the last metro, reflecting on their day. The imagery of being "tirada en el asiento de atrás" (thrown in the back seat) evokes a feeling of being discarded or overlooked, emphasizing the loneliness and fatigue that accompany the daily grind.

The song delves into the complexities of human nature, describing how people embody different roles and emotions throughout the day. The lines "Trabajando es un hombre, durmiendo es una mujer" (Working is a man, sleeping is a woman) suggest a fluidity of identity, where the protagonist shifts between various states of being. This duality is further explored with metaphors like "es casi Dios cuando sueña, un niño al oscurecer" (almost God when dreaming, a child at dusk), highlighting the contrast between the power of dreams and the vulnerability of reality. The juxtaposition of being an angel when hating and Lucifer when loving adds another layer of complexity, illustrating the multifaceted nature of human emotions.

The recurring theme of lost love and shattered dreams is poignantly expressed through metaphors such as the "gato negro de la noche" (black cat of the night) that scratches without mercy. This imagery conveys the harshness of life's disappointments and the relentless cycle of hope and despair. The reference to living like an elevator, always going up and down, symbolizes the constant fluctuations in life, where moments of joy and sorrow are intertwined. The song concludes with a sense of resignation, as the protagonist returns home to "guardar sueños y penas en el sexto izquierda" (store dreams and sorrows in the sixth left), signifying the compartmentalization of emotions and the ongoing struggle to find meaning and solace in a demanding world.