Encierro real

In 'Encierro real,' Simplemente Nahuel delves into the complex interplay between freedom and confinement, using vivid imagery and metaphors to explore these themes. The song opens with a desire to 'atrapar al sol' (catch the sun) on a deserted wall, symbolizing an aspiration to grasp something elusive and powerful. This imagery sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the artist oscillates between feelings of liberation and the harshness of reality. The line 'Me hace mal la realidad de saber que el perro es perro y nada más' (It hurts me to know that the dog is just a dog and nothing more) reflects a disillusionment with the mundane and the ordinary, yearning for a deeper meaning or transformation in life.

The chorus, 'Encierro real, claustro de barro, sombras' (Real confinement, clay cloister, shadows), encapsulates the essence of the song. Here, Nahuel uses the metaphor of a 'clay cloister' to depict a tangible yet fragile form of imprisonment, suggesting that our confinements are both real and constructed. The repetition of 'sombras' (shadows) emphasizes the pervasive sense of darkness and limitation that haunts the artist. This duality is further explored in the verses, where the artist expresses a longing to 'descolgar al sol' (take down the sun) and 'respirar tu soledad' (breathe your solitude), indicating a desire to break free from these constraints and find solace in solitude.

The song also touches on the power of dreams and the human spirit. Lines like 'Que tus sueños sean ciertos' (May your dreams come true) and 'Hicimos la fuerza que de la nada hizo vida' (We made the strength that created life from nothing) highlight the transformative potential of dreams and collective effort. However, this optimism is tempered by the stark reality of human judgment and confinement, as seen in 'Y después para juzgar hasta me atan a mi cama' (And then to judge, they even tie me to my bed). This juxtaposition underscores the tension between aspiration and reality, freedom and confinement, making 'Encierro real' a poignant reflection on the human condition.