El Cigarrillo

The song 'El Cigarrillo' by Tito Fernandez is a poignant reflection on loneliness, existential contemplation, and the search for meaning in a world that often feels empty and unforgiving. The lyrics depict a scene where the narrator finds himself in a deep conversation with his cigarette, a metaphor for a solitary moment of introspection. The act of smoking becomes a ritual through which the narrator confronts his thoughts and feelings, revealing a sense of weariness and disillusionment with life.

As the smoke dissipates, the narrator reminisces about lost love and the pain of being forgotten. The cigarette listens to tales of past affection and shattered hopes, symbolizing a silent confidant for the narrator's inner turmoil. The mention of tears and the feeling that past experiences have turned into nothingness highlights a profound sense of loss and the struggle to find purpose.

The song also touches on the idea of nonconformity and the cost of living authentically in a world that demands conformity. The narrator suggests that his refusal to succumb to the world's expectations of 'bajeza y pecado' (lowness and sin) may be why he feels unloved and defeated. In the end, the extinguished cigarette becomes a metaphor for the narrator's isolation, leaving him to ponder his existence in a 'verso triste' (sad verse), which is the world he inhabits. The cigarette, as the last remaining friend, signifies the only source of comfort in his solitary struggle.