Tu Sigue Así
Obk
The Dance of Deception: Unveiling the Layers of 'Tu Sigue Así'
In 'Tu Sigue Así,' OBK delves into the complexities of self-deception and the passage of time. The song opens with a reflection on past times that were once chaotic but have since changed. The lyrics, 'Eran tiempos para enloquecer, luego un día todo cambió,' suggest a shift from a tumultuous past to a present that is more stable yet filled with disillusionment. The mirror on the wall symbolizes self-reflection and the realization that the past, no matter how flawed, often seems better in hindsight.
The chorus, 'Tú sigue así, sigue bailándome, sigue mintiéndote,' is a powerful call to continue the dance of deception. The repetition of 'sigue' (continue) emphasizes the cyclical nature of self-deception and the struggle to break free from it. The protagonist is caught in a loop, dancing and lying to themselves, unable to confront the reality of their situation. The line 'Cuéntame a mí qué está pasándote' is a plea for honesty and self-awareness, asking what the person is truly seeking and if they have reached their end.
The song also touches on themes of identity and performance. The protagonist describes themselves as 'vestido para ser el rey con trocitos de mi ayer,' indicating that they are piecing together their identity from fragments of their past. The final line, 'Que siga el circo su función,' suggests that life is a continuous performance, a circus where everyone plays a role. OBK uses these metaphors to explore the human condition, the masks we wear, and the lies we tell ourselves to navigate through life.