Ojalá Tengas Suerte

In 'Ojalá Tengas Suerte,' Victor Manuel delves into the profound depths of despair and resignation. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels more like ashes than life, standing on the edge of lost things. This imagery suggests a sense of being worn down by life's hardships, feeling as though the future is behind them and that they are now insignificant. The line 'nadie me hará una encuesta, ya soy menos que nada' underscores a feeling of worthlessness and invisibility, as if the world has moved on without them.

The song continues with an apology for the bitterness expressed, acknowledging the inherent unfairness of life. The narrator speaks of the exhaustion that comes with living in a state of perpetual gloom. The mention of contemplating escape through a window, but lacking wings to fly, symbolizes a desire for freedom from suffering but feeling trapped by their circumstances. This metaphor highlights the internal struggle between the wish to escape and the inability to do so.

The chorus, 'Ojalá tengas suerte y el ángel de la muerte se apiade y venga a verte,' is a haunting wish for the angel of death to come with a cool head and a warm heart, to release the narrator from the ties of life. This plea for mercy and release from pain is both chilling and deeply moving. The imagery of a white handkerchief waving goodbye and the distant train signifies final farewells, while the sleepless nights and bitten sheets reflect the torment and restlessness experienced. The desire for eternal sleep, believing that everything on the other side will be better, encapsulates the narrator's longing for peace. The final lines poignantly capture the gradual process of dying, both physically and emotionally, painting a picture of a refined yet torturous existence.