Por la boca vive el pez

The song 'Por la boca vive el pez' by Fito & Fitipaldis is a poetic exploration of desire, love, and the artist's need for expression. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning and the struggle to communicate that longing. The title itself, which translates to 'The fish lives by the mouth,' is a Spanish saying akin to 'You are what you eat,' but in the context of the song, it suggests that we live by what we say, and perhaps, what we sing.

The artist uses vivid imagery to express his emotions, such as feeling incomplete without his love ('Todo me queda grande para no estar contigo') and being drawn to her as paper is to air. The recurring theme of dreaming about being with his love and the inability to live with just the five senses indicates a desire for a deeper, almost supernatural connection. The mention of 'barcos hundidos' (sunken ships) in the sea metaphorically represents lost opportunities or past failures in love.

The song also reflects on the act of creation, with the artist acknowledging that his music is a way to be with his love and that his songs are a form of bleeding his emotions onto the page. The line 'La pena está bailando con el llanto' (Sorrow is dancing with weeping) personifies his feelings, suggesting that his sadness is an active presence in his life. The acknowledgment that 'La vida eterna solo dura un rato' (Eternal life only lasts a moment) is a poignant reminder to cherish the time we have with our loved ones.