La Soledad

Alberto Cortez's song 'La Soledad' delves deep into the emotional landscape of loneliness, painting a vivid picture of what it feels like to be isolated and yearning for connection. The lyrics describe solitude as a state of searching without finding, of wanting without understanding the reasons for one's tears. This sense of emptiness is likened to a lover waving goodbye to a departing train, a poignant image that captures the futile attempt to hold onto something that is slipping away.

The song further explores the theme of loneliness through the metaphor of rain falling on the streets, symbolizing the lack of stories to tell or memories to cherish. This imagery evokes a sense of desolation and the absence of meaningful experiences. The protagonist's journey is marked by an aimless wandering, with no place to rest or find solace. The recurring motif of the lover at the train station underscores the persistent and unfulfilled longing that defines their solitude.

Cortez personalizes this universal experience by reflecting on his own solitude, which he describes as having the dark and sad color of a love that did not last. The failed attempts to live and the smiles that turned into grimaces highlight the pain and disillusionment that accompany loneliness. The song's introspective nature is evident as the protagonist expresses a desire to share their solitude with someone else, to be understood and perhaps find a sense of relief. The closing lines emphasize the ongoing struggle to find a place to lay down the 'dry leaves of faith,' a metaphor for the remnants of hope that persist despite the overwhelming sense of isolation.