Décimas

Pedro Aznar's song 'Décimas' is a poignant exploration of loss, confusion, and the struggle to find meaning in the aftermath of a broken relationship. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a soul adrift in a desolate landscape. The opening lines, 'De nuevo perdí la ruta / navego por los desiertos / camino por mares muertos,' immediately set the tone of disorientation and despair. The use of 'desiertos' (deserts) and 'mares muertos' (dead seas) suggests a barren emotional state, where the protagonist feels lost and unable to find a way forward.

The second stanza introduces the theme of fate and defiance. The lines 'Que al fin la mala fortuna / se vaya a dormir un rato / se quite traje y zapatos / se olvide de mi existencia' express a desire to escape the clutches of bad luck and misfortune. The imagery of fate undressing and forgetting the protagonist's existence is a powerful metaphor for seeking a reprieve from suffering. This stanza also highlights a sense of rebellion against the inevitability of pain, as seen in 'declaro mi desacato' (I declare my defiance).

In the final stanza, Aznar delves into the complexities of time and memory. 'La vida es viaje fecundo / si hay puentes hacia los otros' suggests that life is fruitful when there are connections with others. However, the destruction of these bridges, 'Volaste el que había en nosotros,' signifies the end of a meaningful relationship. The protagonist is left grappling with the cold reality of abandonment, 'Tu olvido mostró los dientes,' and the paralyzing fear of an uncertain future. The closing lines, 'Pasado el sueño a futuro / no sé vivir el presente,' encapsulate the struggle to live in the present when haunted by past dreams and future anxieties.