Aves de Paso

In 'Aves de Paso,' Melendi delves into the transient nature of love and desire, using the metaphor of migratory birds to illustrate the fleeting and often elusive aspects of human relationships. The song opens with the imagery of birds flying low in the Garden of Eden, hesitant to land on the 'dry branches of the skin,' symbolizing the fear of vulnerability and the scars left by past experiences. These birds, representing destiny and desire, have lost their way, unable to touch the divine or see everything from their lofty heights.

As the song progresses, Melendi explores the aftermath of lost desire, describing how only the 'bones of love' remain once the passion has died. The birds of destiny begin their migration, searching for sustenance in 'sex, drugs, rock and roll,' yet they continue to flee, unable to find true fulfillment. This search for external gratification highlights the emptiness and restlessness that often accompany a lack of deeper, internal connection.

The lyrics also touch on the disillusionment and cynicism that can arise from unfulfilled desires. Poets bleed, accused of sedition, and words that contradict love are labeled as illiterate. The paths that lack direction never cross, emphasizing the aimlessness that can result from a lack of purpose or meaningful connection. Ultimately, until these birds 'fly inside,' seeking internal rather than external validation, they will remain 'aves de paso'—birds of passage, forever in transit and never truly at rest.