Cinema Verité

'Cinema Verité' by Serú Girán is a song that explores the disconnection of the individual from the world around them, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey this idea. The verses 'anteojos negros de carey' and 'auriculares en la sien' symbolize the interruption of communication and sensory disconnection. These elements represent barriers that block visual and auditory contact, suggesting that the subject is isolated in their own world, oblivious to what is happening around them.

The song also addresses the superficiality of human interactions, particularly in settings like the beach, which is described as a chessboard. The character driving a Mercedes-Benz and behaving like Tarzan serves as a critique of superficiality and the desire to impress, while the reference to 'Eva y Adán' (Eve and Adam) reverses traditional roles, highlighting the artificiality of relationships. The narrator, on the other hand, positions themselves as an observer, someone born to see what few dare to look at, capturing the essence of reality through their 'máquina de mirar'.

The lyrics also suggest a critique of consumer culture and the relentless pursuit of appearances, as evidenced by the 'propaganda de bronceador'. The song concludes with the falling of the 'auriculares' and the 'anteojos de carey', symbolizing a return to reality and genuine connection. Meanwhile, the 'Luna baja los telones' marks the end of a day of illusions. 'Cinema Verité' is a reflection on authenticity and the ability to see beyond appearances, emphasizing the importance of truly connecting with the world and the people around us.