Ojos de Video Tape

Charly García's 'Ojos de Video Tape' is a song that delves into themes of disconnection and the overwhelming nature of modern life. The lyrics suggest a sense of disillusionment, as the protagonist lacks basic comforts like hot water and feels no need to write love songs, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for a lack of passion or warmth in life. The reference to 'resucitar' (resurrect) implies a desire for renewal or escape from the current state of ennui.

The song's chorus, which mentions 'ojos de video tape' (eyes of videotape), could symbolize the passive consumption of media and the detachment it can create from the real world. The mention of the 'examen del bien y el mal' (examination of good and evil) and news crossing the sea suggests a world inundated with information and moral complexity, making it difficult to navigate or find truth. The world is described as turning upside down, reinforcing the sense of chaos and disorientation.

García's lyrics also touch on nostalgia and the loss of simpler times, as the world will 'extrañar' (miss) the movie he once saw. This could be a longing for the past or a critique of the present, where people are advised to 'look at the wall,' possibly implying ignorance or willful blindness to the world's problems. The song paints a picture of a protagonist ready to leave, suitcase in hand, yet still caught in the inertia of watching life pass by like a videotape, unable to fully engage or change course.