Fuego

The song 'Fuego' by Intoxicados, an Argentine rock band known for their raw and direct approach to music, delves into the theme of a personal crisis, possibly a metaphor for a moment of intense emotional turmoil or a life-changing event. The repetition of the phrase 'Esta vez es en serio, no estoy mintiendo' ('This time it's serious, I'm not lying') suggests a plea for belief and an urgency that has perhaps been overlooked in the past due to false alarms—akin to the boy who cried wolf. The 'lobo' (wolf) here symbolizes the imminent danger or a destructive force that has finally arrived.

The lyrics describe a scene of chaos and destruction where everything the protagonist cares about is on fire—'mi pelo, mi piano, mis discos, la ropa y el perro' ('my hair, my piano, my records, the clothes, and the dog'). This could be interpreted as the engulfing nature of the crisis, consuming all aspects of the person's life. The request for a bucket of water or sand, or a fire extinguisher, indicates a desperate attempt to quell the flames, to regain control over the situation that is spiraling out of control.

The song concludes with the repeated lines 'Estamos enfermos' ('We are sick') and 'Perdónennos' ('Forgive us'), suggesting a collective acknowledgment of a shared struggle or societal issue. The word 'fuego' (fire) is repeated like a mantra, perhaps symbolizing the relentless and consuming nature of the problem at hand. The song could be seen as a call to action, a cry for help, or an admission of a problem that needs to be addressed, whether it's personal, social, or both.