After Hours

The song 'After Hours' by Virus is a poetic exploration of the liminal space between night and day, reality and illusion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a solitary wanderer moving through the city at dawn, experiencing a blend of surrealism and introspection. The opening lines, 'Muy liviano voy por la diagonal de la ciudad / Veo rojo el sol del amanecer,' set the tone for a journey that is both physical and metaphysical. The protagonist feels like a 'turista extraño,' a strange tourist, suggesting a sense of alienation and detachment from the familiar world.

The song delves into themes of hedonism and existential freedom. The lines 'Quiero despedir la alucinación donde oí la risa de dios / Como fruta dulce de la estación te devoré' evoke a sense of indulgence and the fleeting nature of pleasure. The protagonist rejects conventional morality, as seen in 'Aparte de mí, la moral vulgar, pude al fin ser feroz,' embracing a more primal and liberated self. This transformation is likened to a 'marinero loco del rock'n roll,' a mad sailor of rock and roll, highlighting the chaotic and rebellious spirit of the character.

The chorus further explores the fluidity of identity and desire. The protagonist claims the ability to be 'Asesino cruel o mujer fatal / Amante fiel o total don juan,' embodying a spectrum of roles and emotions. This fluidity underscores the song's central theme of personal freedom and the rejection of societal constraints. The final line, 'Que se compra siempre tu voluntad,' suggests a cynical view of human nature, implying that desires and actions are ultimately driven by self-interest and the pursuit of pleasure.