Oblivion (Una Sombra Más)

In 'Oblivion (Una Sombra Más),' Mina delves into the profound sense of loss and emptiness that follows the end of a passionate love affair. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels like a mere shadow, a ghost of their former self, reflecting the deep emotional void left by a love that has faded away. The recurring imagery of being a 'shadow' or 'ghost' underscores the feeling of invisibility and insignificance that often accompanies heartbreak.

The song describes the love as 'un amor total' and 'vibración fatal,' suggesting that it was an all-consuming and intense relationship. However, this love has reached its 'final,' extinguishing the 'fuego primordial' or primordial fire that once burned brightly. The use of metaphors like 'un planeta deshabitado' (an uninhabited planet) and 'pampas infinitas' (infinite plains) conveys a sense of vast, desolate emptiness, emphasizing the profound impact of the loss. The absence of 'horizontes y sin confines' (horizons and boundaries) and the disappearance of the sun further illustrate the bleakness and hopelessness felt by the narrator.

Mina's lyrics also touch on themes of disintegration and extinction, describing the end of the relationship as a 'desintegración sobrenatural' (supernatural disintegration) and an 'eclipse de luz total' (total eclipse of light). These powerful images highlight the dramatic and all-encompassing nature of the emotional collapse experienced by the narrator. The repetition of the phrase 'una sombra soy y nada más' (I am a shadow and nothing more) serves as a poignant reminder of the lingering impact of lost love and the struggle to move on.

Through 'Oblivion (Una Sombra Más),' Mina captures the essence of heartbreak and the haunting echoes of a love that once was, leaving listeners with a deep sense of empathy and understanding for the pain of lost love.