LEARN LYRICS

SONG MEANING

“Planta” feels like a psychedelic postcard from the jungle of your own mind. Gustavo Cerati paints himself as a living plant: sap running through his body, branches that wander, a voice made of leaves. He confesses that he has drifted too far into the clouds, chasing possibilities until faith ran thin and old wounds reopened. The shimmering images—“oro de Acapulco,” “mi voz vegetal”—invite us to picture sunlight filtering through foliage while an inner dialogue unfolds.

Behind the vivid greenery lies a simple message: growth needs roots. Floating “in the air,” the narrator realizes he is “nothing but less than what [he] could be,” so he craves to “have his feet tied down” and reconnect with the earth. Love, creativity, and identity all require grounding; otherwise they become just another risky game of chance. By the end, his “vegetal love” is both a plea and a promise: nurture what makes you flourish, anchor yourself in something real, and let your own sap—your life force—guide the way.

ARTIST BIO

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.

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