Desaparecer Lyrics in English by Bunbury
Desaparecer means "to disappear." While it might seem like a common verb, its usage in this song is particularly profound and central to the theme.
Bunbury uses it not just in the literal sense, but to explore the idea of letting go, fading away, or becoming invisible, perhaps to escape pressure or to find a new form of existence. The line "Tengo que aprender a desaparecer" (I have to learn to disappear) suggests a deliberate act of self-effacement or transformation, making it a thought-provoking and memorable word.
Bunbury's "Desaparecer" is a really interesting look at the idea of fading away, but not in a sad way. It starts with the feeling of being in the wrong place at the right time, or maybe the right place at the wrong time, with lines like "Empecé en el lugar equivocado / Pero en el mejor momento" [I started in the wrong place / But at the best time] and "En contacto con la eternidad / A destiempo" [In contact with eternity / Out of time]. It's about facing tough choices, like having to pick "Entre el fracaso o el rechazo" [Between failure or rejection] and dealing with a "Mundo raro de ideas locas" [Strange world of crazy ideas].
What I love about this song is its blunt honesty about needing to learn to disappear. He says, "Tengo que aprender / A desaparecer" [I have to learn / To disappear] because sometimes, "Las cosas como son no son suficiente" [Things as they are are not enough]. Even permanent things can dissolve! It's about letting go of the need to explain yourself, like when he mentions "Salir de paso a lo Greta Garbo / Sin ofrecer / Una explicación" [To get by like Greta Garbo / Without offering / An explanation]. It's a powerful message about finding freedom in letting go and stepping back.
