San Cosme Y San Damian

Enrique Bunbury's song 'San Cosme Y San Damian' is a poignant exploration of loss, fragility, and the search for connection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a journey through emotional landscapes, using rich metaphors and imagery. The 'enjambre de estrellas' (swarm of stars) and 'talismanes contra toda clase de males' (talismans against all kinds of evils) suggest a desperate attempt to navigate through the darkness and protect oneself from the pain of loss. The mention of 'un prisma de Navidad' (a Christmas prism) adds a touch of hope and light, symbolizing a beacon to guide the way.

The song's title references San Cosme and San Damián, two saints known for their healing powers, which could imply a search for healing and solace. The line 'Nos volvemos a encontrar en un punto entre San Cosme y San Damián' (We meet again at a point between San Cosme and San Damián) suggests a reunion or a moment of connection in a place of healing. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for finding peace or closure in the midst of emotional turmoil.

Bunbury's lyrics also delve into the theme of fragility, with repeated references to the 'frágil la voz' (fragile voice) and 'débil que soy' (weak that I am). These lines evoke a sense of vulnerability and the delicate nature of human emotions. The comparison to 'una urna de cristal que va a quebrar' (a crystal urn that is going to break) further emphasizes this fragility, highlighting the precariousness of the emotional state. The imagery of a 'verano que pasó' (summer that passed) and 'una cucharada de sal que se disuelve en zig-zag en el mar' (a spoonful of salt that dissolves in zig-zag in the sea) captures the fleeting and dissolving nature of memories and feelings, adding to the overall sense of melancholy and longing in the song.