Colgando De Un Hilo

Oceano's song "Colgando De Un Hilo" delves into the depths of emotional vulnerability and dependence. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has lost their balance, teetering on the edge of a profound emotional abyss. The protagonist feels as though they are on the brink of falling into a deep sleep from which they may never return, symbolizing a state of despair or depression. This sense of imbalance and impending fall is a powerful metaphor for the fragility of their emotional state.

The recurring plea for the other person to stay highlights the protagonist's reliance on their presence for emotional stability. The lines "Si te quedas aqui, el olor de tu pelo me ayudara a seguir" (If you stay here, the smell of your hair will help me go on) and "No vayas a huir, dependo de ti" (Don't run away, I depend on you) underscore the depth of this dependence. The protagonist believes that the mere presence of the other person, their scent, and the light in their eyes can anchor them back to reality, pulling them out of their emotional turmoil.

The song also touches on themes of unrequited love and the pain of feeling invisible. The protagonist acknowledges that the other person has lost interest, yet they hold onto the hope that if the person stays, they will eventually see them happy again. This hope is encapsulated in the line "tarde o temprano me veras reir" (sooner or later you will see me laugh). The song's emotional intensity is heightened by the repeated refrain of being "colgando de un hilo" (hanging by a thread), emphasizing the precariousness of the protagonist's emotional state and their desperate need for the other person's presence to regain their balance and sense of reality.