Alba

The song 'Alba' by the Uruguayan rock band No Te Va Gustar is a poignant reflection on loss, grief, and the struggle to cope with the absence of a loved one. The lyrics convey a deep sense of disorientation and detachment from the world, as the protagonist grapples with their emotions and memories.

The opening lines, 'Tengo los ojos cerrados / Ya no me quiero ni ver,' suggest a desire to shut out reality and the self, indicating a profound internal turmoil. The mention of not understanding when spoken to 'Aunque me hablen de al lado / No entiendo' and having a 'burned brain' 'Tengo el cerebro quemado' further illustrates the mental exhaustion and confusion that often accompany intense grief. The protagonist feels disconnected from their past actions and indifferent to others' perceptions, highlighting a sense of apathy that can arise from deep sorrow.

The chorus reveals the core of the protagonist's pain: a longing to reunite with someone they have lost. The line 'Hace dos años que espero encontrarme con vos' indicates that time has passed, yet the yearning remains. The imagery of being taken out on a summer night to breathe and searching for the highest star to see the lost loved one 'Alguna noche en verano / Me sacan a respirar / Busco la estrella más alta / Y te veo' is a metaphor for seeking solace in memories and the hope of an ethereal connection with the person who is no longer present. The song's title, 'Alba,' which means 'dawn' in Spanish, could symbolize the hope for a new beginning or the light that the loved one represented in the protagonist's life.