Tocando Sin Sentir

Luis Alberto Spinetta's song 'Tocando Sin Sentir' delves into the complex and often elusive nature of memory and presence. The lyrics paint a picture of a person trying to connect with someone or something that feels distant and intangible. The opening lines, 'Hoy yo te toco / Sin sentir,' suggest a physical touch that lacks emotional connection, highlighting a sense of emptiness or disconnection. This theme is further emphasized with phrases like 'Mis manos dan / Al vacío esencial,' which translates to 'My hands give / To the essential void,' indicating a profound sense of absence.

The song explores the idea of memories as fleeting and often incomplete. Spinetta sings, 'Solo me acerco sin llegar / Tu rostro ya se desdibujó,' meaning 'I only get close without arriving / Your face has already blurred.' This imagery suggests that memories can fade and become less distinct over time, making it difficult to fully grasp or relive past experiences. The recurring line, 'Forma total, sin sentido de sí / Que aparece al final / Cuando más lejos está,' which translates to 'Total form, without sense of self / That appears at the end / When it is farthest away,' reinforces the idea that true understanding or connection often feels most distant when we seek it the most.

Spinetta also touches on the idea of an eternal bond that transcends physical presence. Lines like 'Como sentirte de verdad / Lo abarcás todo sin estar / Pues late en mí,' meaning 'How to feel you truly / You encompass everything without being / For it beats in me,' suggest that the essence of the person or memory continues to live within the narrator. This notion is further explored with the lines, 'Y se que habitas más allá / Acaso estés tras este umbral,' which translate to 'And I know you dwell beyond / Perhaps you are beyond this threshold,' indicating a belief in a connection that exists beyond the physical realm. The song ultimately conveys a deep sense of longing and the enduring impact of memories and connections that shape our inner world.