frágiles
Pereza
The Fragility of Young Love: A Dive into Pereza's 'frágiles'
Pereza's song 'frágiles' delves into the intense and often tumultuous nature of young love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that is both exhilarating and fragile, much like soap bubbles ('pompas de jabón'). The couple lives life at a breakneck pace, trying to avoid overthinking and simply enjoying the moment. This fast-paced lifestyle, however, is not without its consequences, as it becomes 'inhumano para los demás'—inhuman for others to understand or keep up with.
The song captures the duality of their relationship, where physical closeness ('yo te agarraba') is juxtaposed with emotional instability. The lovers are described as being 'ágiles como chicox de barrio,' agile like street kids, suggesting a sense of freedom and recklessness. Yet, this agility also leads to complications, especially when they are around other people ('cuando estábamos con alguien más'). The relationship drains their energy, making it difficult to sustain.
The recurring theme of saying goodbye ('adiós, adiós, adiós') underscores the inevitable end of their intense connection. Despite the passion and the countless kisses ('dándonos más besos que estrellas saldrán hoy'), the relationship is ultimately unsustainable. The struggle between the head and the heart ('haciendo un pulso cabeza corazón') highlights the internal conflict that many face in such relationships. The song poignantly captures the bittersweet nature of young love—beautiful in its intensity but often fleeting and fragile.