Viene El Verano

Siniestro Total's song 'Viene El Verano' captures a unique and humorous perspective on the arrival of summer. The lyrics are delivered from the viewpoint of a vampire, a creature traditionally associated with darkness and night, who dreads the coming of the sunny season. The opening lines, 'Oh, nena, nena ¿qué puedo hacer? Ya viene el verano: No me sienta nada bien,' set the tone for the song, expressing the vampire's discomfort and unease with the approaching summer. This metaphorical use of a vampire highlights the feeling of being out of place or uncomfortable in a situation that others might find enjoyable.

The chorus, 'Viene el verano,' is a simple yet powerful reminder of the inevitable change of seasons. For the vampire, summer is not a time of joy and relaxation but a period of suffering and retreat. The line 'A ningún vampiro le gusta el sol' reinforces this, as it states that no vampire likes the sun, which is a well-known trope in vampire lore. This can be seen as a metaphor for people who feel out of sync with societal norms or expectations, especially during times that are generally considered positive or celebratory.

In the second verse, the vampire contemplates isolation, saying, 'Oh, nena, nena, como no voy a samil, Me quedo en mi castillo y no se a dónde ir.' This reflects a sense of being trapped and not knowing how to cope with the situation. The imagery of the vampire taking their coffin and leaving, 'Cojo mi ataúd, y me marcho de aquí,' symbolizes a desire to escape from the discomfort and find solace elsewhere. The song cleverly uses the vampire's plight to explore themes of alienation, discomfort, and the struggle to find one's place in a world that feels inhospitable.