Transmutar means "to transmute" or "to transform one thing into another." It's a more sophisticated and less common verb than simply "cambiar" (to change), suggesting a deeper, more profound transformation.
In the context of the song, the lyrics state, "El arte de todos fue saber transmutar Miedos en versos" (Everyone's art was knowing how to transmute fears into verses). This highlights a powerful message of turning negative emotions into something beautiful and creative, making it a very engaging and meaningful word choice.
Playa Limbo's "Amarillo" is a beautiful song about moving past difficult times and finding new strength. It talks about leaving behind "deseos artificiales que nos hicieron mal" [artificial desires that harmed us] and how, after the storm, "el sueño no nos bastó" [the dream wasn't enough]. It's about a transformation, where the art of everyone was to know how to "transmutar miedos en versos" [transform fears into verses], making them sound eternal, like love by the sea.
I love how the song emphasizes making any place your home and conquering new skies. The line "Y pintamos de amarillo, los caminos" [And we paint the roads yellow] is so hopeful, suggesting they're bringing light and joy to their journey. Even though "siendo los mismos somos tan distintos" [being the same, we are so different], they've learned that they don't need magic from others. They've found their own way, appreciating what's different and knowing they can be better, facing both "mucha espina y muchas flores" [many thorns and many flowers] until they reach the horizon.