Cargaba comes from the verb cargar, meaning 'to carry' or 'to load'. While it's a common verb, its use in this song is particularly insightful and metaphorical.
In the lyrics, Jósean Log sings about questioning "cada idea que cargaba sin razón" (every idea that I was carrying without reason). Here, cargaba refers to the mental and emotional baggage of beliefs and thoughts one holds, making it a compelling word that invites reflection on self-discovery and letting go.
Jósean Log's "Algo Se Enciende" is a beautiful, introspective journey. The song starts with a feeling of something sweet and new, like the beginning of a day, described as "algo con miel comienza el día" [something with honey begins the day]. He talks about a beautiful feeling that's hard to explain, something sensitive igniting in his soul: "algo sensible se enciende en el centro de mi alma" [something sensitive ignites in the center of my soul].
What I love about this song is how it embraces self-discovery. Jósean Log sings about having the courage to look inward and question old beliefs: "tuve el valor de hacer un viaje a mi interior y cuestionarme cada idea que cargaba sin razón" [I had the courage to make a journey into my interior and question every idea I carried without reason]. He explored his own darkness and, surprisingly, found something new emerging after a long time. The lyrics also acknowledge that it's okay not to be perfect every day, reminding us that "no todos los días brillos como las flores sus colores" [not every day shines like the flowers their colors]. It's a comforting thought, and the repeated idea of "algo se enciende en el centro de mi alma" [something ignites in the center of my soul] really sticks with you, suggesting a quiet but powerful awakening.