Volar en Llamas
Protistas Lyrics

The first verse of Protistas's "Volar en Llamas" is a haunting confession of the singer's inability to forget the past hurt caused to them. The heart, compared to a steak, is pumping and heavy, leaving an oil-like stain that refuses to erase memories. Even after all this time, the singer cannot forget what was never given to them. Despite feeling stuck and unable to move on, the singer emphasizes that puking will no longer offer any healing; instead, they want to "fly in flames" to escape their pain before it engulfs them entirely.

The chorus, "Quiero volar en llamas desde mi ventana y antes de caer, ya no queda nada," brings out the desperation of the singer's need to escape their pain. The singer longs for the freedom that comes with destruction, free from the chains of forgiveness or forgetting. The bridge sings of a realization that the singer is different from others but can pretend to be like them,' although the sun hasn't gone out because they have a light. The singer describes they are enjoying themselves and feels foolish about it but embraces it; it could be a declaration of independence from their past pain. They recognize that their heart is broken but can be mended with glue—their invitation to go out into the world with positivity and the promise of healing.

"Volar en Llamas" bares the hallmarks of being a breakup song, but at the same time, it also feels like a fever dream, a wild liberation from one's problems. The song's lyrics offer a raw and emotional insight into the weight of grief, the longing for peace, and the potential for renewal.