Una carta al cielo

“Una carta al cielo” by Agrupación Marilyn is a poignant song that delves into the innocence and deep emotional world of a child dealing with loss. The narrative begins with a young boy being brought to a sergeant by a man from the barracks, accused of stealing. The man is visibly upset, claiming the world is lost because of the boy's actions. The sergeant, however, takes a more measured approach, asking the boy what he has stolen and why.

The boy, with a tear-streaked face, admits to stealing a spool of thread. His reason is heart-wrenching: he wanted to use the thread to fly his white kite to the sky, where his beloved mother has gone. The kite carries a letter, a message to his mother, asking why she left him and his poor father alone. This simple yet profound act of a child trying to communicate with his deceased mother highlights the purity of his love and the depth of his grief.

The song uses the metaphor of the kite and the letter to illustrate the boy's longing and his attempt to bridge the gap between the earthly and the heavenly. The kite, a symbol of freedom and connection, becomes a vessel for his emotions, carrying his words to the sky. The lyrics evoke a sense of empathy and sorrow, as the listener is drawn into the boy's innocent world and his desperate need for answers and comfort. Agrupación Marilyn, known for their emotive storytelling and heartfelt melodies, captures the essence of childhood innocence and the universal experience of loss in this touching song.