Metamorfeame

Caifanes' song 'Metamorfeame' delves deep into the theme of transformation and change, both physically and spiritually. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a metamorphosis, where the human form is evolving, shedding old skins, and embracing new ones. This transformation is not just superficial but penetrates deep into the core, symbolized by the line 'Mojando extrañas entrañas' (Soaking strange entrails). The imagery of a sheep committing suicide and a monkey turning white suggests a profound and unsettling change, challenging the natural order and the familiar aspects of life.

The chorus, 'Metamorfeame,' is a plea for transformation, a desire to change one's faith and skin. The reference to 'Metamorfosis mata a Morfeo' (Metamorphosis kills Morpheus) signifies the death of dreams and illusions, urging the listener to embrace the reality of change. Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams, represents the comfort of the familiar and the known, which must be abandoned for true transformation to occur. The song suggests that change is not just inevitable but necessary for growth and evolution.

The lyrics also touch on the resistance to change, with lines like 'No dejare que las aguilas se coman mis alas de marfil' (I won't let the eagles eat my ivory wings). This resistance is a natural response to the fear of the unknown, but the song encourages embracing the transformation despite the fear. The repeated call to 'Metamorfeame' is a powerful invocation to let go of the old and welcome the new, to allow the space to stop floating and the sky to fall, symbolizing the end of one phase and the beginning of another.