Frutos Del Mar

Riki Musso's song "Frutos Del Mar" paints a vivid and somewhat surreal picture of life near the sea. The lyrics describe the purchase of a house close to the ocean, complete with a dock for fishing. This idyllic setting, however, comes with its own set of peculiar challenges. The line "los autos duran menos" (the cars last less) hints at the corrosive effects of the salty sea air on vehicles, a metaphor for the inevitable wear and tear that comes with time and exposure to the elements.

The song takes a more surreal turn as it describes the house at night. The imagery of walls waking up, beams moving, tiles detaching, and parquet boards jumping suggests a sense of instability and chaos. This could symbolize the unpredictable and often tumultuous nature of life, especially in a setting as dynamic and ever-changing as the seaside. The phrase "Frutos del mar melones en el agua" (Fruits of the sea, melons in the water) adds to the surreal quality, blending the natural with the absurd.

Musso also touches on a deeper, perhaps more existential theme with the line "Dentro del mar la gente nunca mira hacia el mar" (Inside the sea, people never look towards the sea). This could be interpreted as a commentary on how people often overlook the beauty and mystery of their surroundings, becoming desensitized to the wonders around them. The final image of the house submerged underwater upon waking suggests a complete surrender to the sea, a return to nature, or perhaps an acceptance of the inevitable forces that shape our lives.