Uña y carne
Mikel Erentxun Lyrics

In "Uña y Carne," Mikel Erentxun sings about a wounded relationship that had once been passionate and tumultuous but now lies dormant. The opening lines suggest that the two sides are still feeling the pain of the past, even though they are no longer engaging in battles: "Our weapons no longer cross / But we drag around a mortal wound / There are ten-caliber bites in your skin / You keep caresses for me with your worst sharpness." Rather than let their emotions heal naturally, the singer suggests that they reopen the wounds by mutually agreeing to move forward with a relationship but with predetermined rules of engagement (by painting a bullseye on his chest). However, this is not a sustainable option, and the singer recognizes that the other person will not be able to keep up with the intensity in the long run: "Now you can, later you won't be able to, later you won't want to. Choose." As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship will ultimately end, with the singer trying to let go of the "nail and flesh" connection. The other person, however, seems already to have moved on to a new, better game, leaving the singer to question why they are wasting their heart.

The lyrics of "Uña y Carne" are a reflection on the aftermath of a relationship that was based on passion, intensity, and fighting but was not sustainable. The singer wants to relive the passion and drama, even if it means reopening old wounds, but recognizes that it's ultimately not a viable solution. The other person seems to have already moved on, taking refuge in another, better game. The song touches on the paradox of how we can cling to relationships that are ultimately destructive, and how even when it's time to let go, we often hold on for far too long.