Los Males Pasajeros

Love of Lesbian's song 'Los Males Pasajeros' delves into the transient nature of life and the inevitability of change. The opening lines, 'Las islas se mueven, nadie me cree / Hay falsa estabilidad,' set the tone by highlighting the illusion of stability. The lyrics suggest that what we don't express or let go of can hold us back, emphasizing life's inherent ambiguity. This theme is further explored with the metaphor of life as a 'dulce trampa mortal,' a sweet mortal trap, indicating the bittersweet and fleeting moments that define our existence.

The song's chorus, with its repetitive lines 'Se irán, huirán, fluirán, caerán,' underscores the inevitability of things passing, fleeing, flowing, and falling. This repetition serves as a reminder that everything, whether memories, emotions, or injustices, will eventually move on. The imagery of falling like cats and the downfall of dictators juxtaposes personal and societal changes, suggesting that both individual and collective experiences are subject to the same transient forces.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics take a more introspective turn. The narrator reflects on the inability to retain moments or rewind time, expressing a sense of frustration and helplessness. The line 'Dale a tus males pasajeros / Un billete sólo de ida' advises giving one's temporary troubles a one-way ticket, encouraging the listener to let go of fleeting worries. The closing lines, 'La vida es más fácil si andas despacio / ¿No ves que nadie llega al fin?' offer a philosophical perspective, suggesting that life is easier when taken slowly and that no one truly reaches an ultimate end, reinforcing the song's meditation on the ephemeral nature of existence.