What is the meaning of this lyrics? I have translated this but I do not understand what he is talking about. The lyric meanings are abstract to me. Please help me!
Pongamos que hablo de Madrid
Allá donde se cruzan los caminos
donde el mar no se puede concebir
donde regresa siempre el fugitivo
...pongamos que hablo de Madrid.
Donde el deseo viaja en ascensores
un agujero queda para mí
que me dejó la vida en sus rincones
...pongamos que hablo de Madrid
Las niñas ya no quieren ser princesas
y a los niños les da por perseguir
el mar dentro de un vaso de ginebra
...pongamos que hablo de Madrid.
Los pájaros visitan al psiquiatra
las estrellas se olvidan de salir
la muerte pasa en ambulancias blancas
...pongamos que hablo de Madrid.
El sol es una estufa de butano
la vida un metro a punto de partir
hay una jeringuilla en el lavabo
... pongamos que hablo de Madrid
Cuando la muerte venga a visitarme
no me despiertes; déjame dormir
aquí he vivido aquí quiero quedarme
... pongamos que hablo de Madrid
Here is my translation
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Let's just say I am talking of Madrid
There where the roads are crossed
where the sea cannot be conceived
where returns always the fugitive
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
Where the desire travels in elevators
a hole remains for me
That left me the life in its corners
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
The girls no longer want to be princesses
And it give to them the boys/children for pursuing
the sea inside a glass of Geneva
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
The birds visit the psychiatrist
the stars forgets of leaving
the death passes in white ambulances
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
The sun is a stove of butane
the life a meter on the verge of leaving
there is a syringe in the sink
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
When the death come to visit me
do not awake me; leave me to sleep
here I have lived here I want to remain me
…Let's just say I am talking of Madrid.
Let's suppose I'm talking about Madrid
Over there where the roads cross
where the sea can not be conceived
where the fugitive always returns
let's suppose that I'm talking about Madris.
Where desire travels in elevators
a hole remains for me
that doesn't allow life in its corners
Let's suppose I'm talking about Madrid.
The girls no longer want to be princesses
And it causes the boys to pursue
the sea inside a glass of gin
Let's suppose that I'm talking about Madrid.
The birds visit the psychiatrist
the stars forget to come out
death passes in white ambulances
Let's suppose I'm talking about Madrid.
The sun is a butane stove
life a subway ready to leave
there is a syringe on the sink
Let's suppose 'm talking about Madrid.
When death comes to visit me
don't waken me; let me sleep
here I have lived here I want to stay
Let's assume I'm talking about Madrid.
Can you imagine life in a huge city?
Sra
Over there where the roads cross
where the sea can not be conceived
where the fugitive always returns
let's suppose that I'm talking about Madrid.
Where the desire travels in elevators
a hole is left for me,
that I leave my life in every corner,
Let's suppose I'm talking about Madrid.
The girls no longer want to be princesses
And boys tend to chase,
the sea inside a glass of gin
Let's suppose that I'm talking about Madrid.
The birds visit the psychiatrist
the stars forget to come out
death passes by in white ambulances
Let's suppose I'm talking about Madrid.
The sun is a butane stove
life is a meter away to depart,
there is a syringe on the sink
Let's suppose 'm talking about Madrid.
When death comes to visit me
don't waken me; let me sleep
here I've lived here I want to stay
Let's assume I'm talking about Madrid.
The lyrics you provided are from the song "Pongamos que hablo de Madrid" by Joaquín Sabina, a renowned Spanish singer-songwriter. As you mentioned, the meaning of the lyrics can be interpreted in an abstract way, but I'll try to provide a general explanation.
The song is an ode to the city of Madrid, the capital of Spain. Sabina uses poetic language to paint a vivid picture of the city, capturing both its beauty and its darker aspects.
In the first verse, Sabina describes Madrid as a place where paths cross, but the sea cannot be imagined. This could suggest that Madrid is a vibrant and bustling city, far away from the coast. He also mentions that fugitives always return to Madrid, perhaps hinting at the city's magnetic pull or its role as a safe haven.
In the second verse, there is a mention of desire traveling in elevators, implying the fast-paced nature of life in Madrid. Sabina also mentions that a hole is left for him, perhaps indicating that despite the city's bustling nature, there are still pockets of solitude and emptiness where he can find himself.
The following verse mentions that girls no longer want to be princesses and boys are chasing after the sea in a glass of gin. This line could suggest a sense of disillusionment or the desire for excitement and adventure.
The fourth verse takes a more surreal turn, mentioning birds visiting a psychiatrist and stars forgetting to appear. This imagery gives a sense of a city with its own quirks and oddities. The mention of white ambulances passing by could refer to the presence of death in the midst of life.
In the fifth verse, Sabina uses metaphorical language to describe the sun as a butane heater and life as a subway ready to depart. This could convey a sense of impermanence and transience.
The final verse speaks to the desire to stay in Madrid, even in death. It emphasizes a deep connection and love for the city, suggesting that Sabina wants to be laid to rest there.
Ultimately, the meaning of these lyrics can be subjective, and listeners may interpret them in different ways based on their own experiences and understanding of the song's themes.