Fantasma

The song 'Fantasma' by Los Piojos, an Argentine rock band known for their blend of rock, reggae, and Latin rhythms, delves into the theme of an ethereal presence haunting a loved one. The lyrics paint a picture of a ghostly figure that moves through the walls of a house, intimately aware of the thoughts and feelings of the person within. The ghost observes the slow undressing, the shifting sadness, and insists that despite any attempts to seek help from religious or mystical figures, the connection between them is unbreakable.

The repeated lines 'Yo sé lo que pasó / Por eso estoy acá / Solo un fantasma soy' ('I know what happened / That's why I'm here / I am just a ghost') suggest a past event that binds the ghost to this place and person. The ghost's perspective is one of longing and a desire to be close, even if only as a spectral observer. The haunting refrain 'Che, che, decime porque con un fantasma solo lo haces' ('Hey, hey, tell me why you do it only with a ghost') could be interpreted as the ghost questioning why the person engages with them, despite their intangible nature, or it could reflect a deeper inquiry into why they are bound together in this spectral dance.

The song's atmosphere is one of melancholy and mystery, with the ghostly narrator expressing a mix of sorrow and acceptance. The presence of the ghost seems to be both a comfort and a curse, highlighting the complex emotions that come with loss and the memories that linger. 'Fantasma' is a poetic exploration of the unseen bonds that tie us to our past and the unseen forces that continue to shape our present.