La Respuesta Esta En El Tiempo

Mikel Erentxun's song 'La Respuesta Está En El Tiempo' is a poetic exploration of longing and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey, both physical and emotional, as the narrator travels hundreds of kilometers to be near someone they deeply care about. The imagery of the shadow of his boots and the reservation at a modest hotel underscores the lengths he is willing to go to be close to this person, even if it means staying in less-than-ideal conditions just to catch a glimpse of their window.

The recurring line, 'la respuesta está en el tiempo igual que el invierno' (the answer is in time just like winter), suggests that the resolution to his longing and uncertainty lies in the passage of time. This metaphor likens the answer to the inevitability and patience required to endure winter, implying that understanding and fulfillment will come with time. The song also contrasts the mundane with the extraordinary, describing the streets as freshly ironed and the fast food as five-star, which could symbolize the narrator's idealized view of the world where his loved one resides.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator finds solace in a nearby park and expresses a willingness to live the rest of his life in a song by Bob Dylan, a nod to the timeless and universal nature of music and love. The repeated mention of a question lingering in the wind evokes a sense of unresolved yearning, highlighting the persistent nature of his feelings. Erentxun's lyrics capture the essence of unrequited love and the hope that time will eventually provide the answers he seeks.