Yegua

The song 'Yegua' by the Argentine rock band Babasónicos is a poignant exploration of passion, change, and the loss of former glory. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who once lived life with unrestrained enthusiasm and charm, captivating others and even spurning fortune. The repeated lines 'Algunas noches soy fácil, No acato límites' suggest a character who occasionally reverts to their old ways, indulging in nights without limits or restraint. This could be a metaphor for the wild, untamed nature of human desires and the occasional yearning to return to a more carefree and passionate state.

As the song progresses, it reflects on the transformation of this once vibrant individual, now likened to a 'flamenco con el ala herida' (a flamingo with a wounded wing), suggesting a loss of grace and the ability to soar. The use of 'yegua,' which means mare in Spanish, further emphasizes the idea of wildness and beauty that has been tamed or diminished. The narrator also reveals their own evolution, from being easily swayed in matters of love to becoming more guarded and self-preserving, likening themselves to a robot that has learned to program its emotions.

The song's chorus, with its haunting repetition, conveys a sense of being lost and the recognition by others of this state. It's a lament for the past when love was untamed and free, contrasting with the present where laughter and fantasy have turned into something that consumes and mocks the lovers. 'Yegua' is a complex song that uses vivid imagery and metaphors to explore themes of change, the passage of time, and the bittersweet nature of remembering a wilder, more passionate past.