Llama de Amor

The song "Llama de Amor" by Agua Marina, a Peruvian cumbia band known for their romantic lyrics and tropical rhythms, delves into the theme of enduring love despite distance and time. The lyrics poetically express the pain and longing that come with being separated from a loved one, but also the unyielding passion that persists regardless of the physical divide. The song's narrator speaks of an undying soul and being that continues to love, even when the heart is wounded and weary. The imagery of a bleeding heart suggests deep emotional pain, yet there is hope in the belief that there will be a time and place for healing.

The metaphor of love as a 'flame' and passion as a 'volcano in eruption' conveys the intensity and consuming nature of their feelings. These natural elements are often used to describe love's power to both warm and destroy, indicating that the love they share is both beautiful and overwhelming. The repetition of the lines 'Y aunque no nos vemos más / Y no nos tocamos más / Nos amamos' ('And although we don't see each other anymore / And we don't touch each other anymore / We love each other') emphasizes the idea that love transcends physical presence and contact.

The song concludes with a message of hope and resilience. The phrase 'Después de una negra noche sale el sol' ('After a dark night, the sun comes out') suggests that after difficult times, there will be relief and perhaps a reunion. It's a reminder that love can endure the darkest times and that the dawn of a new day can bring new possibilities for love to flourish once again.