Take a deep breath, press play, and imagine a vinyl record spinning slowly in a dimly lit room. That hypnotic rotation becomes a runway for the mind in Planeador, where Soda Stereo’s Gustavo Cerati invites us to climb into a paper-thin glider powered by pure imagination. Music turns the singer into a “piloto de juguetes” who soars above valleys of clouds, leaving everyday gravity behind. The track captures the child-like thrill of daydreaming, yet it never forgets the delicate nature of that escape; both the glider and the pilot feel frágil, always one gust away from tumbling back to reality.
Cerati ties this airy adventure to the ache of longing. While drifting through the sky he keeps sensing a familiar presence — the ternura de tu duda — a tender, uncertain love that haunts every detail of his journey. The song suggests that even the sweetest flights of fancy are colored by the voices we miss on the ground. In just a few verses, Planeador blends wonder, vulnerability, and nostalgia, reminding listeners that imagination can lift us high, yet it is the echo of human connection that truly keeps our hearts aloft.
Soda Stereo was a groundbreaking rock band from Buenos Aires, Argentina, formed in 1982 by Gustavo Cerati, Zeta Bosio, and Charly Alberti. They are celebrated as the best-selling Argentine band of all time, having sold over seven million records by 2007. Their music evolved from a new wave and ska-influenced sound in their early years to a more alternative rock style, highlighted by their iconic hit "De Música Ligera".
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Soda Stereo revolutionised Latin American rock with albums like Nada Personal, Signos, and Canción Animal. Known for their charismatic performances and innovative music videos, they left a lasting legacy in the Latin rock scene. After disbanding in 1997, the band reunited briefly in 2007 and again from 2020 to 2022, continuing to influence new generations of music lovers.