San Francisco y El Lobo

The song 'San Francisco Y El Lobo' by Serú Girán, a prominent Argentine rock band, is a poignant narrative that delves into themes of transformation, innocence, and the loss of it due to the cruelty of mankind. The lyrics personify a wolf who speaks to an audience, possibly humanity, about its journey from a solitary and wild existence to one that was touched by kindness and love, only to be later betrayed and hurt by humans.

The wolf's dialogue begins with a farewell, indicating a significant change or end. It reminisces about its past life in the forest, where it was fierce and alone. The turning point comes when the wolf encounters a source of goodness, symbolized by a voice and light, which leads to a transformation. The once fearsome creature becomes a friend to children and learns the emotional depth of love, even to the point of tears. However, this peaceful existence is shattered as humans begin to mistreat the wolf, inflicting deep wounds that will never heal.

The wolf contemplates reverting to its former ferocity, questioning whether its nature will once again become deadly and feared. The lyrics suggest a struggle between the wolf's newfound gentleness and the instinct to return to its savage roots as a response to human betrayal. The song ends with the wolf's foreboding howls, symbolizing a return to darkness, a metaphor for the loss of innocence and the potential for violence when trust is broken.