El Supermercado

In 'El Supermercado,' Paté de Fuá delves into themes of nostalgia, change, and the passage of time. The song's protagonist revisits a neighborhood that holds significant personal memories, only to find it transformed beyond recognition. The once-familiar streets and the house where a cherished kiss was shared have been replaced by a modern supermarket, complete with English signs. This stark contrast between past and present highlights the relentless march of time and the inevitable changes it brings.

The lyrics poignantly question what remains of the past, symbolized by the 'blanco balcón' (white balcony) and the 'mirada de tímido amor' (shy look of love). The protagonist's memories are buried under the noise and coldness of the new, impersonal structures. The supermarket, a symbol of modernity and consumerism, stands in stark opposition to the intimate, personal history that once occupied the space. This juxtaposition underscores a sense of loss and the erasure of personal and collective memory in the face of urban development.

Paté de Fuá's musical style, which often blends elements of tango, jazz, and folk, adds a layer of melancholy to the song. The instrumentation and melody evoke a sense of longing and sadness, complementing the lyrical themes. The song reflects on the futility of holding onto the past ('nada nada entre nosotros ha quedado' - nothing, nothing between us has remained) and the protagonist's struggle to find meaning in a world that has moved on. The final lines, 'solo un gran supermercado y este amor sin para qué' (only a big supermarket and this love without a purpose), encapsulate the sense of despair and the feeling of being left behind by time.