Song Meaning

The lyrics of "Puede Ser" immediately plunge the listener into a disorienting loop. "Todo sucede al revés" (Everything happens in reverse) and "Vuelve y comienza otra vez" (It returns and starts again) establish a cyclical, inverted reality. This repetition creates a sense of inescapable futility, where actions are undone and efforts restart without clear progress. Central to this disarray is a warning against self-deception. The lines "Qué tal si delirás / Y después que te midan / Tu propia adrenalina te hará esconder" suggest a dangerous internal state. It seems the narrator cautions that indulging in delusion, fueled by one's own excitement, will ultimately lead to isolation or concealment. This internal struggle is juxtaposed with stark, almost absurd realities like "Camellos duros por comer" and superficial distractions like "Bellas dondellas para ver," highlighting a world of harsh effort and fleeting pleasure. The craft here uses surreal, fragmented imagery to underscore this fractured perception. Phrases like "Gaviota de arcilla" (clay seagull) and "Mujer maravilla" (Wonder Woman) create a striking contrast between fragility or artificiality and idealized strength. The repeated "Sin querer" (unintentionally) adds another layer, implying that these cycles and self-deceptions are not always chosen, but rather an involuntary consequence of this inverted existence. The blunt advice, "Mejor si no ves," further suggests that ignorance might be preferable to confronting a harsh truth. The lyrics become particularly potent when they describe "Caminos de guadaña cortan donde vos pisás," painting a vivid picture of danger inherent in every step. This leads to the poignant observation of someone "Sediento de una hazaña / Que lo transforme en señor," an ambition that seems to be critiqued by the collective "Sabemos de la sombra / De uno que aprendió a volar." These lines suggest a shared understanding of the cost of aspiration, perhaps hinting at a fallen figure or a cautionary tale, all within a reality where everything keeps happening in reverse.