Garabatos Lyrics in English by Fito y Fitipaldis
Espejismo translates to "mirage." It's a captivating and somewhat uncommon word that evokes a sense of illusion and fleeting reality.
In the song, the lyric "Como un espejismo" (Like a mirage) suggests that experiences and people can appear real and significant, only to vanish or prove to be an illusion. This poetic imagery makes the word stand out and adds a layer of depth to the song's reflections on life and memory.
Fito y Fitipaldis's "Garabatos" feels like a journey through memory and self-reflection. The song starts with a philosophical tone, reminding us that "todo llega y todo pasa" [everything arrives and everything passes], like a mirage. It touches on how we all experience wins and losses, and that some truths are only seen when you get close to the edge, "si pasas cerca del abismo" [if you pass near the abyss].
There's a recurring theme of a mysterious "ella" [she] who "quería morderme" [wanted to bite me] and "quería besarme" [wanted to kiss me], suggesting a powerful, perhaps tumultuous, past relationship. The singer reflects on how time changes things, seeing an older version of himself in the mirror, and how certain songs can hit you hard, pointing you in a direction. Ultimately, the song seems to be about accepting life as it comes, with all its scribbles and unexpected turns, and the deep understanding that can exist between two people, where "solo tus ojos se entienden" [only your eyes understand each other].
