Distancia
Bendita Prudencia Lyrics
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Distancia, distancia, distancia
Distancia, distancia, distancia
Distancia, distancia, distancia, distancia,
Distancia, distancia, distancia
Toque de queda, toque de queda, prisión.
Distancia, distancia, distancia
Me angustia no entender el perdón
Distancia, distancia, distancia,
Distancia, distancia, distancia,
Distancia, distancia, distancia,
Me angustia no entender el perdón
Distancia, distancia, distancia
Toque de queda, toque de queda, prisión.
Distancia, distancia, distancia
Me angustia no entender el perdón
Niños vestidos de blanco y azul
Agitando banderitas
Sonriendo obligados
Apretando las mandíbulas
Al paso, al paso (al peso), al paso del dictador
Al paso, al paso, al paso del dictador
Y las grandes alamedas
Se cubrieron con su sangre
Y las grandes alamedas
Se cubrieron con su sangre
Nuestro mar pacífico se consternó
Nuestra tierra fue: Matriz de nuestros muertos
¿Dónde está ese dolor?
¿Dónde está la tristeza?
¿Dónde está la libertad que veo en tus ojos?
¿Dónde está la libertad que veo en tus ojos?
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos,
Que veo en tus ojos
Y te hace escapar.
The song "Distancia" by Bendita Prudencia explores the theme of distance and its different manifestations. The repetition of the word 'distancia' throughout the song creates a sense of longing and separation. The lines 'toque de queda, toque de queda, prisión' refer to curfews and imprisonment that limit people's freedom of movement and create physical as well as emotional distance. The singer is tormented by their inability to understand forgiveness and this lack of comprehension creates yet another kind of distance.
The second part of the song paints a vivid image of children dressed in white and blue waving flags and forced to smile while clenching their jaws. This contrasts with the somber tone of the previous verses and highlights the disconnect between the reality of the situation and the images presented by the authorities. The line 'al paso, al paso del dictador' emphasizes the lack of agency of the people and their submission to the dictator's commands. The reference to the 'grandes alamedas' and the blood that covers them is a nod to the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda and his poem 'El derecho de vivir en paz'. The final lines about the 'libertad' that the singer sees in someone's eyes and that makes them 'escapar' are open to interpretation but it can be assumed that this freedom is elusive and difficult to attain.
Line by Line Meaning
Distancia, distancia, distancia
The distance between people is increasing and causing pain and anxiety.
Toque de queda, toque de queda, prisión.
The imposed curfew feels like imprisonment and is contributing to the distance between people.
Me angustia no entender el perdón
The lack of understanding about forgiveness is causing distress and contributing to the distance between people.
Niños vestidos de blanco y azul
Children dressed in white and blue are being forced to participate in events that support the regime.
Agitando banderitas
The children are waving flags to show their support for the dictatorship, even though they may not fully understand why.
Sonriendo obligados
The children are being forced to smile, even if they are not happy or do not agree with what is happening.
Apretando las mandíbulas
The children are gritting their teeth and keeping their emotions bottled up, even if they feel scared or sad.
Al paso, al paso (al peso), al paso del dictador
The children are being made to march in lockstep with the dictator, following his every command without question.
Y las grandes alamedas se cubrieron con su sangre
The streets that were once open and free are now stained with the blood of those who fought for their freedom.
Nuestro mar pacífico se consternó
The normally calm Pacific ocean is now filled with sadness and grief over the loss of life and freedom.
Nuestra tierra fue: Matriz de nuestros muertos
The land that gave birth to us is now the final resting place for those who sacrificed everything to fight for freedom.
¿Dónde está ese dolor?
Where is the pain and suffering that comes from living under a dictatorship?
¿Dónde está la tristeza?
Where is the sadness and grief that comes from losing loved ones and living without freedom?
¿Dónde está la libertad que veo en tus ojos?
Where is the freedom that I see in your eyes, but cannot seem to find anywhere else?
Que veo en tus ojos,
I can see the desire for freedom and the hope for a better future in your eyes.
Que te hace escapar.
This desire for freedom is what drives people to escape and fight for a better life.
Contributed by Michael S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Río Roma
Será prudente brindar por esta canción? 🍹🍹🍹
Selene Cristobal Cortes
Claro que sí salud 🥂
Fernanda Horta
Claro que es prudente, Salud!
juan galeana
Salud 🥃
Karla Elizabeth Sanvicente Mancilla
Me encantó!!!! como siempre haciendo éxitos
Eriselda Saavedra
Pero por supuesto que siii será prudente brindar es una super historia en una canción y con los grandes quien lo diría que mis favoritos contarían juntos y sobre todo la canción que manera de triunfar 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍
Enedina Herrera
Que bonito la interpretan! Con un sentimiento, ternura, que solo ustedes lo saben hacer, se siente una emoción, que no se cómo explicarlo, hermoso!❤
Estefani_mc
Esta regresando la buena música a México!!! 🇲🇽❤️
Kendy Kendy
Esperemos que sí 🥺
Jesús Solís
Totalmente de acuerdo