Rascacielos literally translates to "skyscraper". It's a visually striking word that paints a clear picture of an urban landscape.
In the song, the artist expresses a longing to "mirar el cielo" (look at the sky) but instead "solo veo el rascacielos" (only sees the skyscraper). This contrast highlights a feeling of being trapped or overshadowed by the city, making it a poignant and memorable word in the context of the lyrics.
Ana Tijoux's "Pie Izquierdo" [Left Foot] is a super relatable song about the grind of daily life and the feeling of being stuck. She starts by saying, "Hoy es martes creo / Bajo el sol nada nuevo" [Today is Tuesday I think / Under the sun nothing new], which perfectly sets the scene for a monotonous week. She's longing to see the sky but all she sees are skyscrapers, a common feeling for anyone living in a big city.
Her "pie izquierdo" [left foot] becomes a symbol for bad luck and a desire to break free from the routine. She talks about the "fome y rutinario" [boring and routine] days that feel like a "calvario" [calvary]. It's about being in the metro line, hoping for a ticket to the desert, just to escape. Even though she feels like she's made mistakes and wants to change her path, she's determined to follow her own destiny, even if it's with "mala suerte en los bolsillos / Y sin dinero" [bad luck in her pockets / And without money]. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who's ever felt trapped but still holds onto hope for a different future.