Baraka

Ojos de Brujo's song 'Baraka' delves into the life of an individual facing immense struggles and uncertainties. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is constantly battling hardships ('Fatigas sí, pero no tantas') and is worn down by the relentless challenges of life ('a fuerza de tantos golpes hasta el hierro se quebranta'). The imagery of a never-ending race ('Carrera de fondo y sin fin') and the distant future ('que lejos tu porvenir') underscores the sense of an arduous journey with no clear end in sight.

The song also touches on themes of displacement and longing. The protagonist is depicted as being far from home, thinking of their mother and the life they left behind ('pensando en la madre que le vió nacer'). This sense of disconnection is palpable, as they no longer feel the presence of their loved ones, though they occasionally dream of them ('aunque a veces la sueña y al anochecer'). The dark and uncertain path they tread ('Sendero oscuro del corredor') symbolizes the challenges faced by many who are forced to leave their homes in search of a better life.

'Baraka' also highlights the struggles of undocumented individuals ('Khalid no tiene papeles, ni número de identidad'), emphasizing the lack of identity and the exhaustion that comes with such a precarious existence ('Exhausto en esta carrera, no divisa un horizonte'). Despite the overwhelming fatigue and uncertainty, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of prayers and friendships ('recordando una plegaria o sembrando una gran amistad'). The repeated invocation of 'Baraka'—a term that can mean blessing or spiritual power—suggests a yearning for divine intervention or a stroke of good fortune to improve their dire situation.