Veneno

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The Intoxicating Lure of Confusion in Zoé's 'Veneno'

Zoé's song 'Veneno,' which translates to 'Poison' in English, delves into the complex emotions and states of being that can both enthrall and poison the human experience. The lyrics oscillate between celestial imagery and the more mundane, suggesting a search for meaning in both the extraordinary and the everyday. The mention of stars melting could symbolize the merging of two entities or ideas, while the Sun and the Moon might represent different sources of light or truth in one's life.

The song touches on themes of fear, resentment, and indifference, which are likened to a stain of rain in one's memory—possibly suggesting how negative emotions can taint our recollections. The imagery of a giant spider spinning in the air and a fog ball counterattacking paints a picture of internal conflict and the chaos of emotions. The repeated lines 'Hablemos de luces' ('Let's talk about lights') and 'Hablemos de nada' ('Let's talk about nothing') could be an invitation to discuss both the profound and the trivial, acknowledging that both have a place in our lives.

The juxtaposition of feeling sometimes so sad and sometimes so free captures the duality of the human condition. The word 'Veneno' is repeated, emphasizing the idea that confusion can be intoxicating and even addictive, much like a poison. The song ends with the repetition of 'Este día y en este lugar' ('This day and in this place'), grounding the abstract themes in the present moment and location, perhaps suggesting that the struggle with these emotions is an ongoing, ever-present process.

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  1. Arrullo de Estrellas
  2. Luna
  3. Labios Rotos
  4. Nada
  5. Soñé
  6. Azul
  7. No Me Destruyas
  8. No Hay Mal Que Dure
  9. Venus
  10. Reptilectric
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