La Piedra Redonda

El Ultimo De La Fila's song 'La Piedra Redonda' delves deep into themes of solitude, existential reflection, and the search for meaning. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels isolated and burdened by the absurdity of life. The opening lines, 'Lo que tengo lo llevo conmigo en esta absurda bolsa y en este absurdo cuerpo,' suggest a sense of carrying the weight of existence, both physically and emotionally. This burden is contrasted with the longing for something always out of reach, 'lo que quiero está siempre tan lejos,' highlighting a perpetual state of yearning.

The imagery in the song is rich and evocative. The references to the sun setting and filling the sea with violet hues, 'cuando el sol se va, tiñendo de violeta la esquina del mar,' create a melancholic atmosphere. This moment of beauty is juxtaposed with the realization of having nothing and the likelihood of never attaining anything, 'comprendo que nunca tuve nada y que muy probablemente nunca lo tendré.' This duality of beauty and despair runs throughout the song, emphasizing the complexity of the human experience.

The recurring plea to be taken away by the 'aire del camino' to a place where no one can find the narrator underscores a desire for escape and peace. The metaphor of the 'brillante de cuchillo' light, where the narrator hopes to discern 'la rosa y el clavel,' suggests a search for clarity and beauty amidst the harshness of reality. The song's title, 'La Piedra Redonda,' metaphorically represents the world as a vast, unchanging, and indifferent entity, reinforcing the theme of existential solitude. The repeated feeling of being a 'pájaro raro' at a 'festín de los monos' further illustrates the narrator's sense of not belonging and the absurdity of their situation.