Pozo

Lisandro Aristimuño's song 'Pozo' delves into the complex interplay between despair and hope, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey a deeply emotional journey. The song begins with the artist describing a fall into a 'pozo' or well, symbolizing a descent into a state of despair or depression. The act of losing his 'capa, la más dura' (the hardest layer) suggests a vulnerability and the shedding of emotional defenses. This vulnerability is further emphasized by the line 'Nunca dejé clavar mis penas,' indicating a reluctance to fully confront his sorrows.

The lyrics then transition to a more ethereal and surreal landscape, where the artist's wings 'enlazaban rutas' (linked routes) and his lover's body 'seducía hermoso' (seduced beautifully). This imagery evokes a sense of fleeting beauty and connection, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a fragmented sky and a world that seems to be falling apart. The mention of different days of the week, each with its own emotional tone, adds to the sense of a cyclical struggle, with moments of intoxication, mystery, and a search for darkness.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes darker and more visceral, with references to a body 'desangrando barro y pus' (bleeding mud and pus) and a 'pozo más profundo y rojo' (a deeper and redder well). These lines convey a sense of physical and emotional decay, yet there is also a glimmer of hope in the 'promesas de un planeta' (promises of a planet) that continues to endure. The final line, 'sosteniéndose en la cruz' (sustaining itself on the cross), suggests a theme of sacrifice and redemption, hinting at the possibility of finding meaning and resilience even in the depths of despair.