Allí Donde Soliamos Gritar

The song 'Allí Donde Soliamos Gritar' by Love of Lesbian, a Spanish indie pop band known for their poetic lyrics and emotive music, delves into the theme of revisiting the past and the changes that time brings. The title itself, which translates to 'There Where We Used to Scream,' sets a nostalgic tone, suggesting a return to a place of emotional significance.

The lyrics speak of returning to a place from ten years ago, a place where the 'monster' still lives and peace has not yet been found. This monster could be a metaphor for unresolved issues or emotional turmoil that persists over time. The song reflects on the remnants of youth, such as the verses of 'Heroes' written with the innocence and errors of a young person, which still remain. It suggests that while physical objects like benches and initials carved into metal may endure, the people and their emotions have evolved.

The recurring theme of 'the scream' in the song symbolizes a raw, primal response to life's challenges. The protagonist finds that only through screaming and fiction can they silence the 'black alert' within them. The transformation from a metal knife to a plastic one could represent a softening with age or a loss of the sharpness once possessed. The song oscillates between the need to express oneself loudly and the eventual peace that comes with acceptance or resolution. The final lines, which repeat 'Oh, ya hay paz' ('Oh, there is peace now'), suggest a resolution or acceptance has been reached, ending the internal and external turmoil that once necessitated the scream.