"Fugir de tu" (translated as "Escape from Yourself") is a song by Spanish musician Joan Manuel Serrat. The song explores the concept of trying to escape from oneself and the futility of running away from one's own problems and inner thoughts. The lyrics depict the idea of wanting to escape from the world and everyone in it and leave everything behind. The protagonist seeks to embark on forgotten routes and arrive at a place where nobody knows them and nobody expects them. However, despite trying to flee from everything and everyone, the song emphasizes that one can never truly escape from oneself. The chorus repeats the line "Mai no podràs fugir de tu" (You can never escape from yourself). It highlights the idea that no matter where one goes or how much they try to change, they will always carry their own identity, thoughts, and struggles with them. The song suggests that even if one travels to exotic places or surrounds themselves with unfamiliar languages and cultures, the person they are, with their own experiences and emotions, will always remain. They can try to adopt new identities and personas, but ultimately, they will still be "talking to themselves about themselves." The lyrics also reflect on the realization that after running and not getting anywhere, one may discover the aspects of themselves they have been trying to escape from. It compares this realization to finding the wolf within, which represents confronting the darker sides or hidden truths about oneself. The song acknowledges that no matter the setting or circumstances, the cycle of escaping and confronting oneself will keep repeating. Overall, "Fugir de tu" conveys the message that instead of trying to escape from oneself, it is important to confront and acknowledge one's own struggles, as they are an intrinsic part of who we are.
