Naufragio

The song 'Naufragio' by Platero Y Tu delves into themes of disillusionment, weariness, and the search for meaning amidst chaos. The opening lines, 'Sólo soy un ave que volaba pero se cansó; déjame posarme entre las ramas de tu corazón,' metaphorically describe the narrator as a bird that has grown tired of flying and seeks refuge in the heart of another. This imagery sets the tone for a narrative of exhaustion and the longing for solace.

As the song progresses, the narrator recounts a moment of blindness and collision with 'el muro de la estupidez,' or the wall of stupidity. This line suggests a confrontation with ignorance or foolishness, leading to a sense of frustration and disillusionment. The recurring motif of waiting and the passage of time, 'Yo sigo esperando y se acaban las horas,' underscores a feeling of stagnation and the relentless march of time, which only exacerbates the narrator's sense of despair.

The chorus, 'Restos de un naufragio que trajeron las olas,' translates to 'remains of a shipwreck brought by the waves,' symbolizing the aftermath of a personal or emotional disaster. The imagery of cardboard, 'De cartón. Si todo es de mentira todo es de cartón,' further emphasizes the fragility and falseness of the world around the narrator. The song concludes with a poignant reflection on the futility of seeking explanations in the ashes of the past, as time continues to slip away, leaving its mark on the narrator's skin like the needles of a clock.