Welcome to El Callejón Sin Salida
Enrique Bunbury · El tiempo de las cerezas [2006]
un trapecista sin red,
un insecto en el ámbar,
un payaso en un funeral.
Un escapista en la radio
con faralaes de postal,
un remero en galeras
a golpe de redoble de tambor: bam, bam.
Welcome to el callejón sin salida,
welcome, de aquí nadie sale con vida.
Una estación sin parada,
una preñada me va a crucificar,
Maria Callas cantando en playback,
¿qué tal Fidel en Miami Beach?
Welcome to el callejón sin salida,
welcome, de aquí nadie sale con vida.
Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome ...
Un león enjaulado
con faralaes de postal.
Maria Callas cantando en playback,
¿qué tal Fidel en El Corte Ingles?
Welcome to el callejón sin salida,
welcome, de aquí nadie sale con vida.
Welcome, welcome, welcome, welcome ...
Una cerilla mojada
y un papel de fumar si no hay hachís.
Una burra de carga
que cabalga cuesta arriba
en este callejón sin salida.
No hay salida.
Welcome to El Callejón Sin Salida
Enrique Bunbury's 'Welcome to El Callejón Sin Salida' stands as a defining track from his 2006 album 'El tiempo de las cerezas.' Released during the height of his international fame, the song exemplifies the melancholic pop-rock style that characterized his work in the mid-2000s. The recording features Bunbury's signature vocal delivery, blending emotional vulnerability with a driving rhythm that became a staple of his discography. As a key component of the album, the track reflects the themes of urban isolation and emotional turbulence often explored in his music. It remains a significant piece in his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate deeply with listeners while establishing his reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both Spanish-language and English-language markets.