Fantasmas

The song 'Fantasmas' by the Argentine electropop band Miranda! delves into the metaphorical representation of ghosts as lingering emotions and unresolved issues within oneself. The opening lines set a scene where the light of the sun reveals something that was hidden, but the heart remains silent, succumbing to this silence instead of confronting the issue. This imagery suggests a moment of potential clarity that is ultimately lost to inaction or denial.

The chorus, with its repeated 'no, no, no,' emphasizes the struggle between the desire to rid oneself of these 'ghosts' and the inability to do so. The ghosts promise to leave but never do, symbolizing the empty promises we make to ourselves about moving on from past hurts or regrets. The song captures the internal conflict and the feeling of being trapped by one's own emotions and memories, which are described as 'indelebles' (indelible) and 'inconscientes' (unconscious), indicating that they are deeply ingrained and not fully within our control.

The final verse reveals a self-awareness where the speaker acknowledges that there is no one else to blame for these hauntings but themselves. This acceptance might be the first step towards healing, yet the song leaves us without resolution, mirroring the ongoing battle with the 'fantasmas' that haunt the corridors of the mind. The haunting melody and the lyrical content of 'Fantasmas' create a poignant reflection on the human condition and the complexities of emotional baggage.