Acrobatas

Mikel Erentxun's song 'Acrobatas' delves into the complexities of a tumultuous relationship, using the metaphor of acrobats to illustrate the delicate balance between love and fear. The lyrics open with the acknowledgment of a persistent 'illness,' a metaphor for the emotional turmoil that the narrator feels. This turmoil is exacerbated by the partner's enigmatic nature, described as 'fauna abisal' or abyssal fauna, suggesting a deep, mysterious, and perhaps dark aspect of their personality. The narrator feels dominated and becomes distrustful, fearing to become insignificant, 'a zero to your left.'

The chorus reveals the narrator's desperate plea for freedom from this emotional stranglehold. They want to 'strangle the fear of losing' their partner and live without the constant threat of emotional pain. This plea is not just directed at the partner but also at the fear itself, personified as a separate entity. The narrator is caught in a cycle of hope and doubt, questioning whether their struggles were due to a 'bad streak' or a fundamental misunderstanding.

The imagery of acrobats is central to the song, symbolizing the precarious nature of their relationship. The narrator describes fleeing from themselves and their partner, likening it to a 'mortal jump' with the partner holding the safety net. This suggests a deep interdependence and the high stakes involved in their emotional connection. The repeated refrain 'acróbatas' underscores the idea that both individuals are engaged in a delicate balancing act, trying to navigate their love and fears without falling.

The song captures the essence of a relationship fraught with emotional highs and lows, where both partners are like acrobats, constantly balancing their feelings and fears, hoping to find stability and understanding in each other.