El Tiempo Está Después

Perota Chingo's 'El Tiempo Está Después' is a poignant exploration of nostalgia, memory, and the passage of time. The song opens with vivid imagery of a specific place, 'La calle Llupes,' and the melancholic sound of a train, setting a tone of wistfulness. The mention of 'silbos de tristeza' (whistles of sadness) and 'filas infinitas' (infinite lines) evokes a sense of longing and the endless march of time. The reference to the cobblestone streets, now covered but still present, symbolizes how the past remains beneath the surface, even if it's no longer visible.

The lyrics then shift to a more personal reflection, describing a spring in the neighborhood that is paradoxically named 'soledad' (solitude). This juxtaposition of spring, typically a time of renewal and life, with loneliness, underscores the bittersweet nature of memories. The 'gritos de ternura' (cries of tenderness) and the rain that prevents closeness further emphasize the theme of missed connections and the passage of time altering relationships. The line 'Mis lágrimas en tus bolsillos, cambiaste de sacón' (My tears in your pockets, you changed your coat) poignantly captures the idea of emotional remnants left behind as people move on.

The song concludes with a hopeful yet resigned note, suggesting a future meeting 'en otro carnaval' (in another carnival). This carnival represents a time of joy and reunion, but the lyrics also acknowledge that no place or moment can erase what has been. The phrase 'El tiempo está después' (Time is after) encapsulates the idea that time continues beyond our experiences, and while it may change us, it cannot completely dissolve our past. This song beautifully captures the essence of human experience, where memories and emotions persist despite the relentless flow of time.