Casas de Madera

In 'Casas de Madera,' Ramón Ayala paints a poignant picture of emotional desolation and the fragility of life through the metaphor of wooden houses. The song opens with the imagery of a cold, windy environment where the wooden houses creak and groan, mirroring the singer's internal turmoil. The dry leaves covering the paths and the dark clouds overhead symbolize the pervasive sadness and sense of abandonment that the singer feels after the departure of a loved one.

The recurring line, 'El viento sopla y nada me consuela,' emphasizes the relentless nature of the singer's grief. The wind, a natural force that cannot be controlled, represents the uncontrollable sorrow that has taken over his life. The singer's soul is weak, and he wishes for the return of his loved one, hoping that their presence would alleviate his suffering. The wooden houses, which seem to be on the verge of collapse, serve as a powerful metaphor for the singer's emotional state. Just as the houses are vulnerable to the elements, the singer feels vulnerable and broken without his loved one.

The chorus reinforces this metaphor, comparing the creaking and cracking of the wooden houses to the singer's own complaints and suffering since the departure. The houses' deterioration in the wind symbolizes the singer's gradual emotional breakdown. The final lines, 'Y a mí si no regresas, un día van a enterrarme,' starkly convey the depth of his despair, suggesting that without the return of his loved one, he feels he will eventually be consumed by his grief. Through this vivid and melancholic imagery, Ramón Ayala captures the essence of heartache and the profound impact of loss on one's life.