El Futuro

Pablo López's song "El Futuro" is a poignant reflection on the importance of living in the present and disconnecting from the anxieties of the future. The lyrics urge the listener to avoid waking up to a future filled with mundane routines and technological distractions, symbolized by "desayunando teléfono y mal café" (having breakfast with the phone and bad coffee). López emphasizes the need to live authentically and intimately, free from the constraints and judgments of society and even divine expectations, as seen in the line "Que no se entere tu dios de mis pecados" (May your god not find out about my sins).

The recurring theme of returning and becoming free, "Volveré, seremos libres, seremos tierra y animal" (I will return, we will be free, we will be earth and animal), suggests a longing for a more natural and unencumbered existence. This imagery evokes a sense of liberation and a return to primal, untainted states of being. The song also touches on the idea of invisibility and escaping societal scrutiny, as expressed in "seremos invisibles" (we will be invisible). This desire for freedom and invisibility is further highlighted by the rejection of fear towards superficial lives, described as "vidas de papel" (paper lives).

López's lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia and a yearning for simpler, more genuine experiences. The mention of "lunes de tormenta" (stormy Mondays) and "ruido en la memoria de la piel" (noise in the memory of the skin) suggests a craving for intense, memorable moments that leave a lasting impression. The song ultimately calls for a rejection of future anxieties and a celebration of the present, urging listeners to embrace their wild, untamed selves and live fully in the moment.