Averno (feat. Rayden)

Tanxugueiras' song "Averno," featuring Rayden, is a powerful expression of betrayal and the intense emotions that follow. The title itself, "Averno," refers to the underworld in Roman mythology, setting the stage for a dark and vengeful narrative. The lyrics are a mix of Galician and Spanish, adding a rich cultural layer to the song's emotional depth.

The song opens with a curse, wishing that three thousand demons take the betrayer away, emphasizing the severity of the pain inflicted. The repeated lines "Por facerme tanto dano, por xogar tanto conmigo" (For hurting me so much, for playing with me so much) highlight the deep sense of betrayal and manipulation experienced by the narrator. This is not just a fleeting anger but a profound wound that demands retribution.

Rayden's verse adds another dimension to the song, delving into the psychological turmoil that accompanies such betrayal. He speaks of the "ponzoña en las venas" (poison in the veins) and the self-destructive nature of holding onto anger and resentment. The imagery of a hot coal burning both the thrower and the target illustrates the mutual destruction that comes from vengeance. The repeated question, "Qué tendrá la ira contenida, que a más contiene más te vacía" (What does contained anger have, that the more you contain it, the more it empties you), underscores the futility and emotional toll of harboring such intense emotions.

The chorus, with its resolute declaration to cut ties and never speak again, serves as a cathartic release for the narrator. The repetition of "E vaite de aí, xa podés marchar" (And go away, you can leave now) signifies a final, irrevocable break from the source of pain. This song is a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the aftermath of betrayal, capturing the complex interplay of anger, hurt, and the desire for justice.