Animal Nocturno

The song "Animal Nocturno" by Ricardo Arjona delves into the artist's personal experiences and reflections on the music industry, fame, and authenticity. The lyrics paint a picture of Arjona's life before and after fame, contrasting his former nocturnal, carefree lifestyle with the constraints and artificiality that came with success. Initially, he describes a life of spontaneity and simple pleasures, such as enjoying drinks at bars and connecting with various people without pretense.

However, the narrative shifts as Arjona recounts the changes that occurred once a producer decided to commercialize his talent. The transformation involved not only his music, which was digitized and stripped of its raw emotion, but also his image, as he was pressured to conform to industry standards. This led to a sense of loss and disillusionment, as Arjona felt he was performing without substance or sincerity. The mention of his 'soul being angry' underscores the internal conflict between his artistic integrity and the demands of the music business.

In the final verses, Arjona expresses his exhaustion with the superficiality of the industry and the fair-weather nature of those around him. He attempts to reclaim his identity by distancing himself from the trappings of fame, only to find that genuine connections are rare. The only constant companion he finds is his dog, a symbol of unconditional acceptance. The song concludes with a return to a simpler existence, albeit with a touch of irony, as he buys a lawnmower despite not having a garden, suggesting a yearning for normalcy and perhaps a hope for a future where he can be true to himself.