De Exclavitud Y de Cadena

Enrique Bunbury's 'De Exclavitud Y de Cadena' is a song that delves into the depths of passionate, albeit unconventional, love. The lyrics express a raw and intense emotion that defies societal norms and expectations. Bunbury, known for his poetic songwriting and unique voice, often explores themes of love, despair, and existentialism in his music, and this song is no exception.

The song begins with a declaration of love that is both intense and unapologetic, suggesting a commitment that goes beyond conventional standards ('Queriendote como ya no se estila'). The reference to marriage 'todas las veces' and 'siempre que sea estrictamente necesario' implies a willingness to engage in the institution repeatedly, but only when it's absolutely needed, hinting at a love that is both enduring and practical. The comparison of the beloved to faith for the desperate suggests that this love is a form of salvation or a last resort in times of despair.

The chorus reflects on the idea of thinking less with the head or heart and more with primal instincts ('la entrepierna'), suggesting that true love triumphs when it is free from rationality and societal constraints. The song also touches on themes of regret and the irreversible passage of time ('La flecha arrojada, La palabra ya dicha, La oportunidad despreciada, La vida pasada'). Bunbury's lyrics paint a picture of a love that is both a source of pain and a beacon of hope, a complex emotion that is as enslaving as it is liberating ('De esclavitud y de cadenas').