Si Todo Arde

Manolo Garcia's song 'Si Todo Arde' is a poetic exploration of resilience, transformation, and the cyclical nature of life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world in flux, where traditional structures and certainties are crumbling. Garcia urges the listener to abandon the constraints of conventional life, symbolized by 'ciudades de relojes de arena' (cities of hourglasses) and 'levantar paredes en la llanura yerma' (building walls on barren plains). These metaphors suggest the futility of clinging to rigid, outdated systems in a constantly changing world.

The recurring imagery of fire and riding without restraint ('jinete sin freno') underscores a theme of liberation through destruction. Garcia posits that if everything burns ('Si todo arde'), we too will burn, embracing the chaos as a necessary precursor to renewal. This idea is further emphasized with lines like 'Si todo acaba, empezaremos' (If everything ends, we will begin), suggesting that endings are merely new beginnings in disguise. The song's chorus reinforces this cyclical perspective, advocating for movement and adaptation regardless of the world's state.

Garcia's call to 'deja el balcón abierto' (leave the balcony open) and let the winds sweep us away to the sky speaks to a desire for openness and vulnerability. He rejects fear and complacency, urging us to face the unknown with courage and curiosity. The phrase 'hacia la historia baldía' (towards the barren history) serves as a reminder that history is filled with empty, unfulfilled promises, yet it is also a canvas for new stories and possibilities. Through 'Si Todo Arde,' Manolo Garcia invites us to embrace the inevitable changes and find strength in the act of starting anew.