Mierda Y Cuchara

The song 'Mierda Y Cuchara' by the Spanish rock band Marea is a poetic exploration of love, life, and the existential musings that often accompany deep emotional connections. The lyrics are rich with metaphor and imagery, painting a picture of a relationship that has weathered storms and experienced both the mundane and the profound.

The opening lines ask who has hung the sea from someone's eyelashes, suggesting a burden or a beauty that has been placed upon the person. The song continues to weave a narrative of love that is both raw and real, where every kiss and every moment feels inconsequential ('nada') in the grand scheme of things, yet is deeply significant to those who share them. The use of 'mierda y cuchara' (literally 'shit and spoon') could imply the daily grind and the simplicity of life's routine, juxtaposed with the rare decay of love even when nothing is lacking.

The chorus speaks of a 'reguero de Luna' (a trail of the moon) as their home, symbolizing a desire for a love that is free and untamed. The moon, described as promiscuous with 'breasts of silver,' represents a wild, natural force that the lovers wish to embody. The song's imagery is vivid and sensual, with references to wet legs and the rawness of nature, suggesting a return to primal instincts and emotions. The repeated assertion that everything ultimately amounts to 'nada' (nothing) reflects a nihilistic view, yet there's a celebration of the here and now, of love and life as it is, without pretense or expectation.