Escarba la Hoguera
Revólver Plateado Lyrics
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Escarba una hoguera
De huesos y signos que el diablo envenena
Tu tiempo imperdible y hielo, hielo que quema
Quemando las penas un museo de arena
Estas a mi lado, perdona mis quejas
Tu luna me llena, tu rio, tu rio me lleva
Promesas de oro, la dulce condena
Es triste el silencio y el rio, el rio me quema
Ay, ay Amor, No No me dejes
Que más solo quiero que mi corazón
Ya no haga trampas
Ay, ay Amor, recuerda que mi corazón es viejo
Es igualito al sol pero de otro color. (Bis)
En la carretera sueño respirando
Aprieto las cuerdas, redoble sonando
Despierto y me esperas, tu risa, tu risa me lleva
Estas a mi lado, perdona mis quejas
Se es inocente solo cuando sueñas
Te sigo cantando, te sigo, te sigo soñando
Ay, ay Amor, No No me dejes
Que más solo quiero que mi corazón
Ya no haga trampas
Ay, ay Amor, recuerda que mi corazón es viejo
Es igualito al sol pero de otro color.
Un perro en la noche
Escarba una hoguera (Bis)
The song "Escarba la Hoguera" by Revólver Plateado is a melancholic and mysterious composition. It opens with the image of a dog digging a fire made of bones and signs poisoned by the devil. The lyrics are both archaic and symbolic, evoking the idea of a ritual or a sacrifice. The singer seems to be observing this scene from a distance, feeling the coldness and the burning of the ice in his veins. He then addresses someone who is by his side, apologizing for his complaints and praising their companionship. The moon and the river are invoked as sources of comfort and guidance, while promises of gold and sweet damnation are made. However, the silence that follows and the scorching river suggest that these promises might be empty or deceptive. The chorus repeats the plea for love not to leave and for the heart to stop cheating. The final image of dreaming on the road and being led by laughter suggests a desire for escapism and a sense of longing for a deeper connection.
The lyrics of "Escarba la Hoguera" are open to interpretation, but several themes and motifs can be discerned. The song blends elements of romanticism, surrealism, and folk poetry, creating a dream-like and enigmatic atmosphere. The use of natural elements (dog, fire, bones, moon, river) suggests a primal and mystical dimension, while the references to gold, museums, and dreams imply a desire for artifice and imagination. The contrast between the cold and the burning sensations in the singer's body evokes a sense of conflict or tension. The repetition of the plea for love and the admission of the heart's frailty reveal a vulnerability and a need for emotional support. Overall, "Escarba la Hoguera" is a haunting and evocative song that invites the listener to explore its intricate and elusive meanings.
Line by Line Meaning
Un perro en la noche
In the darkness of the night, a dog is digging a pit
Escarba una hoguera
Digging a pit to light a fire
De huesos y signos que el diablo envenena
The fire is fueled by bones and symbols that the devil poisons
Tu tiempo imperdible y hielo, hielo que quema
Your time is unstoppable, and the chill burns like fire
Quemando las penas un museo de arena
Burning away sorrows, creating a museum of sand
Estas a mi lado, perdona mis quejas
You are by my side, and I apologize for my complaints
Tu luna me llena, tu rio, tu rio me lleva
Your moon fills me up, and your river carries me away
Estando a tu lado, recorro mis venas
Being by your side, I explore my veins
Promesas de oro, la dulce condena
Golden promises are a sweet condemnation
Es triste el silencio y el rio, el rio me quema
Silence is sad, and the river burns me
Ay, ay Amor, No No me dejes
Oh, love, don't leave me alone
Que más solo quiero que mi corazón
I don't want anything else but my heart to be alone
Ya no haga trampas
I don't want my heart to cheat anymore
Recuerda que mi corazón es viejo
Remember that my heart is old
Es igualito al sol pero de otro color
It's just like the sun, but a different color
En la carretera sueño respirando
On the road, I dream while breathing
Aprieto las cuerdas, redoble sonando
I tighten the strings as the drum beats
Despierto y me esperas, tu risa, tu risa me lleva
I wake up, and you're waiting for me, your laughter carries me away
Se es inocente solo cuando sueñas
Innocence only exists in dreams
Te sigo cantando, te sigo, te sigo soñando
I keep singing to you, I keep dreaming about you
Un perro en la noche
In the darkness of the night, a dog is digging a pit
Escarba una hoguera
Digging a pit to light a fire
Writer(s): Mauricio Colmenares
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