El Bien

The song 'El Bien' by Viva Suecia, a Spanish indie rock band, delves into the theme of disillusionment and the realization that many things we consider important may not be as crucial as we think. The lyrics suggest a sense of weariness with pretense and the superficial aspects of life, as indicated by the mention of an ego filled with ornaments. The song implies that despite the facade of everything being fine, there is an underlying pain that is not going away, but the protagonist seems to accept this with a sense of resignation.

The chorus, 'No te creas lo que dicen los cantantes / No hagas caso a la mitad de lo que ves,' translates to 'Don't believe what the singers say / Don't pay attention to half of what you see,' which can be interpreted as a critique of the false narratives often portrayed in media and music. It's a call to question the authenticity of these messages and to recognize that they may not hold the significance we attribute to them. The repetition of 'La verdad es que nada es tan importante' ('The truth is that nothing is so important') reinforces the idea that we may overvalue certain aspects of life while overlooking what truly matters.

The verse about bombs exploding at home and parents not signing peace could be a metaphor for personal or familial conflicts that seem insurmountable. The line 'A veces las cosas se arreglan si asumes / Que nadie las puede arreglar' ('Sometimes things get fixed when you assume / That no one can fix them') suggests that acceptance of the situation, rather than futile attempts at resolution, might lead to a form of peace or healing. Overall, 'El Bien' reflects on the futility of clinging to the appearance of well-being and the liberation that comes with acknowledging the limited significance of our troubles.