Flores En La Ventana

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A Journey Through Ethereal Nights and Poetic Rebellion

Real de Catorce's song "Flores En La Ventana" is a vivid tapestry of surreal imagery and poetic rebellion. The lyrics transport the listener to a dreamlike state, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. The opening lines, "He aspirado el humo persa navegando en un vapor," evoke a sense of mystical exploration, as if the narrator is drifting through an otherworldly realm. This sets the tone for a night filled with ethereal experiences and introspective musings.

The song delves into themes of existentialism and defiance. The line "Haz tu guerra a un lado si acabaste de vivir yo todavía no" suggests a rejection of conflict and a desire to embrace life fully. This sentiment is further emphasized by the imagery of "tuberculosos pulmones" coughing on the "inmaculada faz de la tierra," symbolizing the struggle and suffering inherent in the human condition. Yet, amidst this struggle, there is a yearning for beauty and connection, as seen in the verses about serenading young maidens with "poemas sucios e insensatas odas."

The climax of the song paints a picture of a night filled with hedonistic pleasures and profound emotions. The narrator speaks of perverting the scent of orange blossoms with "vinos y perfumes agrios" and smoking "cigarrillos morados" from ancient Persia. This imagery conveys a sense of indulgence and rebellion against societal norms. The final lines, "Un payaso blanco, un rey, un ácido en ración dos princesas rojas y una trágica ilusión," encapsulate the song's essence—a blend of whimsy, royalty, and tragic beauty. The song concludes with a call for authenticity, urging a friend not to feign warmth if they bring coldness into the room.

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  1. Mujer liviana
  2. El Pajaro Loco
  3. El Quinque
  4. Mujer sucia
  5. Adios, Parti
  6. El Misterio de Las Cosas
  7. Pago mi renta con un poco de blues
  8. No Soy El Hombre de Tu Vida
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