Vistiendo

Catupecu Machu's song 'Vistiendo' delves into the complex themes of pain, transformation, and self-discovery. The lyrics open with a vivid metaphor, 'Y si estás vistiendo con espinas a tu pecho,' which translates to 'And if you are dressing your chest with thorns.' This imagery suggests a self-inflicted suffering, a conscious choice to embrace pain as a means of growth or reaching a higher understanding. The idea that 'el dolor es acierto para poder llegar' ('pain is right to be able to arrive') reinforces the notion that enduring hardship is a necessary step towards personal evolution.

The song continues to explore the remnants of past struggles, described as 'Ese estante repleto de tus propios duelos' ('That shelf full of your own sorrows'). These sorrows are likened to breadcrumbs left behind, guiding the way back to self-awareness. The lyrics 'Sólo agua y sol tratando de ir a lo más alto' ('Only water and sun trying to go higher') symbolize the natural elements required for growth, yet caution that without clear vision ('si no ves viendo'), one might land back on the ground ('el cielo aterrizo'). This duality of striving for elevation while being grounded in reality is a central theme.

The chorus, 'Oh! Cuántas redes sobre tus sienes. Oh! Calma viene, une mis mil seres,' speaks to the mental entanglements ('redes sobre tus sienes') that can cloud judgment and the eventual calm that unites fragmented parts of the self. The song encourages letting go of hindrances ('Deja ya de estar buscando más formas de atraso') and embracing the transformative flow of life ('siente que en río se convierte el velo que te cegó'). The unexpected events and the passage of time ('Pasó algo inesperado y el tiempo ha pasado') are seen as seeds ('simiente') that eventually sprout into new beginnings.