Moscas En La Casa

Shakira's 'Moscas En La Casa' is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of longing and the emptiness that accompanies the absence of a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's emotional landscape as she grapples with days that feel bleak and meaningless without the presence of a significant other. The song's title, which translates to 'Flies in the House,' metaphorically represents the sense of neglect and decay in the singer's life, suggesting a space that was once filled with love is now abandoned and infested with the trivial and the bothersome.

The imagery used throughout the song is striking, with references to days that are 'so dark, so long, so gray' without the person she loves. The absence is so profound that it disrupts the natural order of time, leaving her days without a beginning or an end, and nights that are futile to endure. The repetition of 'Mis días sin ti' (My days without you) emphasizes the constant pain and the void that cannot be filled. Shakira's use of stark contrasts, such as a sky without the moon or sun, and the echo that repeats the same song, underscores the monotony and despair of her situation.

The latter part of the song shifts to a more active sense of yearning, with the singer 'kicking stones' and still waiting for the return of her loved one. She searches for signs of youth in the faces of the elderly and hunts for reasons to believe she's still alive, indicating a deep struggle to find meaning and hope amidst the sorrow. The physical manifestations of her grief, such as biting her nails and drowning in tears, convey the intense emotional toll of her longing. 'Moscas En La Casa' is a raw and honest portrayal of the struggle to cope with the absence of a loved one, and the relentless hope for their return.