Son Desangrado

Silvio Rodriguez's song "Son Desangrado" delves deep into the emotional and psychological struggles of a heart that has faced immense pain and disillusionment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart that once brimmed with hope and vitality, only to find itself drowning in sorrow and despair. The opening lines describe a heart that, in its naivety and trust in its own strength, leaps into a metaphorical abyss, only to be left starving and delirious in the darkness of its own joy. This imagery sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the heart's journey from exuberance to desolation.

The heart's transformation is further explored as it becomes "mutilated" and "estrujado" (squeezed), symbolizing the crushing weight of reality and the loss of innocence. Rodriguez uses powerful metaphors to convey the heart's struggle to understand its own suffering and the world around it. The heart's attempt to defend itself from its "old and worn-out machinery" suggests a battle against the inevitable wear and tear of life. The mention of a "birth in a funeral home" poignantly captures the paradox of life and death, hope and despair, coexisting within the heart.

In the latter part of the song, the heart's journey takes a turn towards acceptance and resilience. The heart, having lost its ability to hear, becomes distracted and oblivious to the complaints and suffering around it. However, when it regains its hearing, it is overwhelmed by the curses and negativity it encounters, leading it to seek deafness once more. This cyclical journey of the heart reflects the human experience of facing pain, seeking solace, and ultimately finding a way to endure. Rodriguez's poetic lyrics and evocative imagery make "Son Desangrado" a profound exploration of the complexities of the human heart and its capacity for both suffering and resilience.