Entre Nosotros

Patricio Manns' song 'Entre Nosotros,' set to an instrumental piece by Horacio Salinas, is a poignant exploration of loss and disconnection. The lyrics are steeped in a sense of mourning for what once was, both in a personal and possibly a broader, cultural sense. Manns uses vivid imagery to convey the depth of these losses, mentioning elements like 'musgo' (moss), 'girasol' (sunflower), and 'trigo' (wheat), which symbolize natural beauty and sustenance. These elements are not just physical losses but also represent a deeper, emotional void left by the departure of a loved one or a significant change in life.

The repetition of the phrase 'Perdí' (I lost) underscores the cumulative weight of these losses. Manns lists everyday items like 'madero' (wood), 'fuego' (fire), and 'pedernal' (flint), which are essential for survival and comfort, suggesting that the loss is not just emotional but also existential. The line 'Perdí la noción de tu corazón' (I lost the notion of your heart) encapsulates the ultimate disconnection, highlighting the emotional distance that has grown between the two individuals.

The song also delves into the theme of broken bonds and the courage it takes to sever them. The lines 'Cómo te atreviste a cortar los nudos con que la existencia nos ató desnudos' (How did you dare to cut the knots with which existence tied us naked) question the audacity and the pain involved in breaking such intimate connections. This metaphor of knots and ties speaks to the deep, almost primal connections that bind people together, making their severance all the more painful. The song concludes with a sense of irreversible change, as both individuals cross the 'umbral de la eternidad' (threshold of eternity), suggesting a finality to their separation.