Tocado Fondo
Silvio Rodriguez
Hit Rock Bottom
Hitting rock bottom, I was born one fine day,
Hitting rock bottom, I still am.
Less beautiful than I used to be,
Less hateful than in another way.
I declare myself imperfect
kicking the umbrella.
I prefer to be open
to walk around announcing
that I am the wonder.
I publish myself completely,
I probably hate myself.
If one does not undress
they transform into a challenge
everything that can be undressed.
Hitting rock bottom, like singing,
it's something deep, not waiting around.
Not hitting hard our truths
building walls, rotting capitals.
Maybe it's untimely
or perhaps delirious.
I am in so many ways
as people pretend
just to qualify me.
Accepting the privileges
is not judging oneself.
I publish myself completely,
I expect to improve
from my parliament
of resonant guitar.
Hitting rock bottom, I was born one fine day,
Hitting rock bottom, I still am.
