Cerca De Las Vías

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The Journey of Life Through the Rails of Emotion

The song "Cerca De Las Vías" by Fito & Fitipaldis, a Spanish rock band led by Adolfo Cabrales, known as 'Fito', is a poetic reflection on the ups and downs of life, likening them to the trains that come and go on the railway tracks. The lyrics begin by contrasting days filled with endless sunshine to those as sad as farewells at a train station, immediately setting the tone for a song that explores the duality of human experience.

The metaphor of the train and the tracks is central to the song, with the artist growing up 'near the tracks' and understanding that both happiness and sorrow are part of the same journey. This imagery suggests that life is a series of arrivals and departures, moments of joy and pain that are inextricably linked. The reference to the cobweb in the room that is left untouched symbolizes acceptance of life's imperfections and the things we cannot change.

As the song progresses, it delves into themes of disillusionment and the harsh realities of life that become apparent with age. The lyrics encourage a deeper look at the world, implying that true understanding requires looking beneath the surface. The mention of the devil and the fire within speaks to inner turmoil and the realization that the worst battles are often those that rage inside us. The song concludes with the idea that the entirety of life's experiences, good and bad, can be captured in writing, perhaps alluding to the power of music and poetry to encapsulate the human condition.

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  1. Un Buen Castigo
  2. Cada Vez Cadáver
  3. Soldadito Marinero
  4. Por la boca vive el pez
  5. La Casa Por El Tejado
  6. Todo a Cien
  7. A La Luna Se Le Ve El Ombligo
  8. Mientras Tanto
  9. Acabo de Llegar
  10. Los Huesos De Los Besos
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