Comodín

Song Meaning

The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is paradoxically "easy" yet difficult to pin down, described as a "comodín" – a wild card or a joker in a deck of cards. The narrator observes her, stating he wouldn't judge her if he were a woman, implying a societal expectation or a certain way of being that he finds understandable. He suggests that material possessions or intellectual displays like "Proust" or "Horace in Latin" are irrelevant to her; she'll get in the car, boat, or plane regardless of the offering. The central tension lies in the disconnect between physical intimacy and genuine emotional connection. The repeated refrain, "Por supuesto no es amor / Lo que ella va a darte en una habitación / ¿qué tiene que ver la piel con el corazón?" (Of course it's not love / What she'll give you in a room / What does skin have to do with the heart?), directly addresses this. The narrator warns against mistaking physical availability for affection, recalling a past mistake where he was deceived by appearances, noting "esos dos ojos no te aman ni un poco / Ellos son de verdad comunistas / A todos desnudan a sí" (those two eyes don't love you one bit / They are true communists / They undress everyone the same way). This comparison to communists stripping everyone bare highlights a universal, indiscriminate approach to intimacy. A striking element is the narrator's self-identification with her nature. After time passes, they become friends, and he admits, "soy tan comodín como vos" (I am as much a wild card as you). This reveals a shared understanding or a recognition of a similar detachment or fluidity in their own emotional lives. The lyrics suggest that this "comodín" nature, while perhaps leading to superficial encounters, is also a source of connection between them, albeit one devoid of romantic love, as reinforced by the final line, "No es amor comodín" (It's not wild card love). What makes these lyrics resonate is their frank, almost cynical, yet non-judgmental observation of modern relationships. The narrator’s willingness to analyze and even identify with the woman's detached approach, rather than condemning it, creates a complex portrait. The recurring question about the separation of skin and heart is a poignant, grounded way to express the emotional void often present in casual encounters, making the listener consider the true nature of connection beyond the physical.