Humo
La Unión Lyrics
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que va creando el humo
ascendiendo en la oscuridad
me llevan a otro mundo.
Mundo denso dentro del cual
puede que nada resulte igual
antes de cruzar el umbral
a veces siento miedo.
es lo que ves,
a veces más fuerte que la imaginación.
En los bancos del República café
bebiendo solo
escondiendo mi identidad
como si fuera oro.
Descubriendo que la ciudad
crece y respira como un animal
excitante tras el cristal
me enseña su tesoro.
Es lo que ves, aquello que te asusta
es lo que ves,
a veces más fuerte que la imaginación.
The lyrics of La Unión's song Humo speak about being enclosed in circles created by smoke and being led to another world. The smoke is seen as something that can create a dense world where nothing is the same and crossing the threshold can cause fear. However, it is emphasized that what is seen as scary is just what one sees and that sometimes it can be stronger than imagination. The lyrics also mention sitting alone in a cafe called "Republica" and hiding identity as though it was "gold." This may refer to the desire for anonymity in today's society. The city is also referred to as an exciting animal breathing and growing, almost like it has a hidden treasure to show.
The song could represent the feeling of being lost in the complexities of the world and searching for meaning. Smoke is often seen as a symbol of something mysterious and elusive, much like the meaning of life. The lyrics offer a sense of hope that the world is full of exciting possibilities and it is up to individuals to see past their fears and venture forth into the unknown. In essence, the lyrics portray the idea that sometimes it is necessary to step out of one's comfort zone and explore the world to find what is truly valuable.
Line by Line Meaning
Encerrado en los círculos que va creando el humo
Trapped in the circles formed by smoke, I find myself ascending into darkness, transported to another world.
Mundo denso dentro del cual puede que nada resulte igual
This is a dense world where nothing might be the same as it was before I ventured into it.
Antes de cruzar el umbral a veces siento miedo
Sometimes, before crossing the threshold, I feel afraid.
Es lo que ves, aquello que te asusta es lo que ves
What you see is what scares you, there's no mistaking that.
A veces más fuerte que la imaginación.
It's even sometimes stronger than your imagination could dream up.
En los bancos del República café bebiendo solo
Drinking alone at the Republic café,
Escondiendo mi identidad como si fuera oro.
I'm hiding my identity as if it were gold.
Descubriendo que la ciudad crece y respira como un animal
Discovering that the city grows and breathes like an animal.
Excitante tras el cristal
Exciting behind the glass.
Me enseña su tesoro.
It shows me its treasure.
Contributed by William P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.