El Último Escalón

Motel's song 'El Último Escalón' delves into the tumultuous journey of a love that is both intoxicating and elusive. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship marked by intense highs and lows, where the protagonist is caught in a relentless pursuit of an idealized love. The opening lines, 'Correr a ciegas, sin mirar atrás y escapar de las pastillas,' suggest a desperate attempt to escape reality and the pain that comes with it, running blindly without looking back. This sets the tone for a narrative filled with emotional turmoil and a longing for something just out of reach.

The song uses powerful metaphors to describe the object of affection, portraying her as a goddess and a sinner, a beautiful yet destructive force. 'A veces diosa, a veces tan puta, te desvaneces entre las pinturas de viejos cuadros de la catedral o de vírgenes suicidas,' captures the duality of her nature and the confusion it brings. This imagery of fading into old paintings and suicidal virgins adds a layer of tragic beauty to the narrative, emphasizing the unattainable and ephemeral nature of the love being chased.

The chorus reveals the protagonist's realization of the futility of their pursuit. 'Solía pensar que te tenía, que eras la estrella que guió mi vida pero ya ves, nunca fuimos dos,' reflects a moment of clarity where they acknowledge that the relationship was never mutual. The metaphor of leaving their body by the staircase, hoping to reach the 'último escalón' or the final step, symbolizes the ultimate goal of achieving a complete and fulfilling love. However, the repeated cycles of running and breaking away suggest that this goal remains perpetually out of reach, leaving the protagonist in a state of perpetual longing and disillusionment.