Cancion Para Mi Muerte

The song 'Cancion Para Mi Muerte' by Charly García is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the loss of innocence. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for a time when the singer felt beautiful and truly free, a time when dreams were kept safe within 'castillos de cristal' or 'castles of glass,' symbolizing the fragile and precious nature of youthful aspirations. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that these dreams have faded away, much like 'pompas de jabón' or 'soap bubbles,' a metaphor for the ephemeral and delicate nature of life's early promises.

The recurring image of finding someone in the morning within one's room, preparing a bed for two, suggests a longing for companionship and a desire to share life's journey with another. However, there's an underlying sense of resignation and weariness, as the road of life is described as long when looking back, and the crossing of borders happens without one's realization. The mention of clinging to the handrail, as many elders did before passing away, underscores the inevitability of aging and mortality.

The final verses of the song introduce a darker theme, as the singer expresses a desire to know the name, place, address, and even the phone number of death, personified as a visitor. The singer's plea for a warning not out of fear but because of a wish to end their own life reveals a profound despair and contemplation of suicide. This stark admission adds a layer of complexity to the song, transforming it from a mere reflection on lost youth to a meditation on existential angst and the human condition.