De Carne y Hueso

Pablo Alborán's song 'De Carne y Hueso' delves into the complexities of human vulnerability and the struggle with personal identity. The lyrics open with a reflection on the difficulty of explaining one's origins and the feeling of being a perpetual foreigner within oneself. This sense of internal exile is juxtaposed with the act of remembering a past love while trying to forget, highlighting the paradoxical nature of memory and emotional attachment. The metaphor of wine tasting like a scar suggests that past experiences, particularly painful ones, leave a lasting impact that colors current perceptions and actions.

The recurring line 'Creí saber lidiar con la caída, en un chasquido soy de carne y hueso' translates to 'I thought I knew how to deal with the fall, in a snap I am flesh and bone.' This line underscores the sudden realization of one's own fragility and humanity. Alborán's use of 'mi reino es el eco suicida de mi boca paseando en tu beso' or 'my kingdom is the suicidal echo of my mouth wandering in your kiss' poetically conveys the destructive yet alluring power of love and memory. The imagery of a suicidal echo suggests a self-destructive tendency that arises from dwelling on past relationships.

The song also touches on the exhaustion from unmet expectations and the desire to experience life fully, even if it means facing pain. The line 'Harto de cualquier expectativa, por querer saber cómo sería, morder los bordes de la vida, amar sin despedidas' speaks to the weariness of living up to expectations and the yearning to embrace life and love without the fear of goodbyes. Alborán's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery create a powerful narrative about the human condition, vulnerability, and the enduring impact of love and memory.