El Favor

The song 'El Favor' by Las Pastillas del Abuelo, an Argentine rock band known for their poetic lyrics and blend of rock, blues, and other genres, delves into the depths of an intimate relationship. The lyrics metaphorically describe the desire to explore the emotional and physical connection with a lover, likening it to a journey with no particular destination in mind. The opening lines suggest a yearning for closeness and understanding, as the speaker wishes to 'swim in silence' under the gaze of their beloved, hoping that the 'mirror of the sea' might reflect their faces together, symbolizing a deep and shared experience.

The song continues to explore the themes of passion and vulnerability. The mention of adrenaline and the inevitable pain that comes with love ('no heart that hasn't tasted a thorn') speaks to the risks and rewards of opening oneself up to another person. The imagery of getting tangled in a lover's tongue and being caught between their legs suggests a surrender to the entanglement of a passionate relationship. The chorus, with its plea to be taken 'further away, love,' expresses a desire to escape the familiar and mundane ('This Moon I already know') and to embark on an adventure that transcends the ordinary, even if it means leaving no trace behind and making the path 'lighter.'

The song's bridge, with its invocation of sin, earth, water, fear, tears, and knives in exchange for sweat between the two, adds a raw and elemental quality to the relationship. It's a trade of visceral experiences for the intimacy shared. The repeated chorus at the end emphasizes the central theme of the song: the journey of love is about the experience itself, not about reaching a specific end or goal ('For not arriving at destination'). 'El Favor' captures the essence of a passionate, all-consuming love that is its own reward, a journey embarked upon for the sheer experience of it.