Aguilera is a good singer with a talent for finding simple melodies amidst rather complex songs. On "El Fluir" the band decided to record live and to cut back on the keyboard and programmed additions to their music. Surprisingly, the result is not an over-the-top jamfest but rather a very tightly arranged set of songs that hint at the overwhelming power they will possess in concert. As always, the two guitar interplay between Aguilera and Otaola is not to be missed as they exhaust all forms of playing together and against one another (with Otaola pulling all sorts of radical sounds out of his guitar). "El Fluir" is their first US release since "Tempestad" in 1998. This edition is further sweetened by the inclusion of a previously unreleased bonus track and a video for the first single "Pare de Sufrir."
Their latest offering is Piedad Ciudad (2010, Fonarte, Fonca).
Torname
La Barranca Lyrics
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Llévame a un sitio para no desatinar
Muéstrame el brillo de tus secretos
Guardado por juramento
Tórname humano noche hazme sereno
Moja mis ojos en tu dulce oscuridad
A través de mi aliento
Entre dos lunas me deslizo erecto
Voy hacia el centro de su doble gravedad
Sube la espuma del plenilunio
Y el ojo mira hacia adentro
Entre dos lunas permanezco atento
Tras el lamento viene la felicidad
Haz pasar tu respiración
A través de mi aliento
Haz pasar tu respiración
A través de mi aliento
Llévame al sito de tus secretos
Donde mojaste mis sueños
Llévame al sitio de tus secretos
Donde quemaste mi aliento
Llévame al sitio de tus secretos
Donde marcaste mi cuerpo
The lyrics of La Barranca's song "Torname" depict a longing for connection and a search for inner peace in the darkness of the night. The opening line "Tórname humano noche hazme fraterno" can be interpreted as a plea to the night to transform the singer into a more empathetic and understanding human being. They wish to be taken to a place where they will not feel disoriented or lost, where they can find solace and clarity.
The following line "Muéstrame el brillo de tus secretos / Guardado por juramento" suggests that the night holds hidden knowledge and wisdom that can only be revealed if the singer gains its trust. They desire to witness the brilliance of these secrets, which are guarded and preserved with utmost loyalty.
The repetition of "Haz pasar tu respiración / A través de mi aliento" throughout the song expresses a desire for a deep connection with the night, almost as if the singer wishes to merge their breath with the breath of the night. This could be seen as a metaphor for seeking a profound unity with the mysteries and rhythms of the universe, allowing themselves to be guided by the night's wisdom.
The verses "Entre dos lunas me deslizo erecto / Voy hacia el centro de su doble gravedad" speak of the singer's journey between two moons, suggesting a state of heightened awareness or consciousness. They move towards the center of this dual gravitational force, symbolizing a transcendence of mundane reality and a quest for deeper meaning. The rising foam of the full moon and the inward-looking eye further emphasize their focus on introspection and self-discovery.
The theme of duality continues with "Entre dos lunas permanezco atento / Tras el lamento viene la felicidad." Here, the singer remains attentive between two moons, suggesting an awareness of the inevitable cycles of sorrow and happiness that life brings. They acknowledge that after lament comes happiness, indicating a sense of hope and optimism in the face of life's challenges.
The closing lines of the song "Llévame al sitio de tus secretos / Donde marcaste mi cuerpo" highlight the singer's desire to be taken to the place where the night left its mark on them, both physically and emotionally. This could represent a transformative experience or a moment of deep connection that has imprinted itself on their being. Through these lyrics, La Barranca invites listeners to embrace the mysteries of the night, seeking solace, wisdom, and personal growth within its embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
Tórname humano noche hazme fraterno
Transform me into a human night, make me feel like a brother
Llévame a un sitio para no desatinar
Take me to a place where I won't falter
Muéstrame el brillo de tus secretos
Reveal to me the brightness of your secrets
Guardado por juramento
Protected by an oath
Tórname humano noche hazme sereno
Transform me into a human night, make me serene
Moja mis ojos en tu dulce oscuridad
Wet my eyes in your sweet darkness
Haz pasar tu respiración
Let your breath pass
A través de mi aliento
Through my breath
Entre dos lunas me deslizo erecto
Between two moons I slide, upright
Voy hacia el centro de su doble gravedad
I'm heading towards the center of their double gravity
Sube la espuma del plenilunio
The foam of the full moon rises
Y el ojo mira hacia adentro
And the eye looks inward
Entre dos lunas permanezco atento
Between two moons, I remain attentive
Tras el lamento viene la felicidad
Happiness comes after sorrow
Llévame al sitio de tus secretos
Take me to the place of your secrets
Donde mojaste mis sueños
Where you soaked my dreams
Donde quemaste mi aliento
Where you burned my breath
Donde marcaste mi cuerpo
Where you marked my body
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