Oscuro Affaire

Radio Futura's 'Oscuro Affaire' delves into the complexities of a dark and mysterious entanglement. The song opens with the protagonist being haunted by incessant phone calls, described as 'negras palabras en el auricular' (black words in the receiver). This imagery sets a tone of foreboding and unease, suggesting that the protagonist is embroiled in a situation that is both troubling and inescapable. The repeated attempts to 'poner mi mente a cero' (reset my mind) indicate a desire to escape or find clarity amidst the chaos.

The lyrics then shift to a plan for temporary escape, with the protagonist deciding to 'adelantar mis vacaciones' (advance my vacation) and head to the sea. This decision to dress 'como un dandy' (like a dandy) and take long walks by the shore symbolizes a search for solace and a return to simpler, more carefree times. However, this is juxtaposed with the acknowledgment of being in 'un oscuro affaire' (a dark affair), highlighting the internal conflict and the struggle to find peace.

The song's chorus reinforces the sense of entrapment and inevitability. The protagonist admits to being unable to change their emotions or escape the situation, even as they anticipate the night and the continuation of the 'guerra' (war). This war is metaphorical, representing the ongoing internal and external battles that the protagonist faces. The repetition of the haunting phone calls and the dark words serves as a reminder that the escape is temporary, and the protagonist remains ensnared in the 'oscuro affaire'.

Radio Futura, known for their poetic and often cryptic lyrics, uses 'Oscuro Affaire' to explore themes of entrapment, internal conflict, and the search for clarity. The song's melancholic tone and vivid imagery create a powerful narrative of a person caught in a web of their own making, struggling to find a way out but continually drawn back into the darkness.