Ventanas de Avión

Natalia Lacunza's 'Ventanas de Avión' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of emotional turmoil and existential angst. The song opens with the imagery of an 'anticiclón,' a weather phenomenon that disrupts the calm, symbolizing a sudden and overwhelming emotional impact. This sets the stage for the lyrical journey, where the protagonist feels as though they have lost their reason, ensnared in a web of confusion and inner conflict.

The metaphor of 'ventanas de avión' or 'airplane windows' evokes a sense of detachment and observation from a distance, as if the protagonist is watching their life unfold from afar. This detachment is further emphasized by the recurring theme of running towards an 'existential void,' highlighting a deep sense of purposelessness and disorientation. The salt in the wounds and the inability to swim in a metaphorical sea of emotions underscore the pain and helplessness felt by the protagonist.

Lacunza's use of vivid imagery, such as 'lágrimas de lluvia ácida' (acid rain tears) and 'sonrisas de papel de celofán' (cellophane paper smiles), paints a picture of a world where emotions are both corrosive and superficial. The 'gélido abrazo' (icy embrace) of an 'invisible cage' represents the cold, isolating nature of this existential crisis. The song's repetition of being 'perdida en este mar' (lost in this sea) reinforces the feeling of being adrift and unable to find solid ground. Through 'Ventanas de Avión,' Lacunza masterfully captures the essence of feeling lost, trapped, and overwhelmed by the complexities of one's inner world.