Bailarina de Papel

Maquiavelia's song "Bailarina de Papel" delves into the haunting and melancholic world of a fragile, paper ballerina. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a character who is delicate and vulnerable, much like a ballerina made of paper. This metaphor extends to the emotional and physical pain she endures, described as the 'Cinderella of pain.' The imagery of a cold heart and frost on the skin suggests a deep sense of numbness and desolation, as if the character is frozen in her suffering.

The song's narrative unfolds with a sense of tragic beauty, as the ballerina falls 'bleeding' every dawn, her perfume mingling with the scent of blood and camphor. This juxtaposition of beauty and pain highlights the duality of her existence. Her dreams are described as strange, sad, and deceitful, indicating a life filled with sorrow and false hopes. The line 'suffering is your sin' suggests that her pain is seen as a form of punishment or a consequence of her actions, further deepening the sense of tragedy.

In the latter part of the song, the perspective shifts to a more introspective tone. The narrator acknowledges their own nature and finds a twisted sense of happiness in their world, despite the betrayal and abandonment they have experienced. The mention of an autopsy revealing a poisoned heart adds a macabre twist, emphasizing the depth of the emotional wounds inflicted. The repeated refrain of 'Bailarina de papel' and 'Cenicienta del dolor' serves as a poignant reminder of the character's fragile and sorrowful existence, encapsulating the essence of the song's haunting beauty.