En La Sombra Del Agua

Alejandro Filio's song "En La Sombra Del Agua" is a poignant and evocative tribute to a lost love, encapsulated in the figure of Jaime. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of sorrow and longing, with the moon personified as a grieving lover who cannot find solace. The repeated line "Jaime, la luna llora sin ti" (Jaime, the moon cries without you) underscores the depth of the loss and the enduring impact Jaime had on those around him.

The song delves into themes of unfulfilled love and the permanence of memory. Filio uses rich metaphors, such as describing the moon's heart as made of metal, to convey the idea that some wounds are too deep to heal. The line "Nada la vuelve nueva hasta hoy, fuiste su amor, fuiste" (Nothing makes her new again until today, you were her love, you were) suggests that Jaime's absence has left an indelible mark, one that no amount of time or new experiences can erase.

In the latter part of the song, Filio addresses Jaime directly, calling him a poet and urging him to dream his soul's dream. This can be interpreted as a call to remember and cherish the beauty and hope that Jaime brought into the world, despite his absence. The repetition of the lines "Poeta si nos miraras en la distancia, sueña tu sueño del alma" (Poet, if you looked at us from a distance, dream your soul's dream) serves as a reminder that the essence of a person can live on through their words and the impact they had on others. The song ultimately becomes a meditation on the enduring power of love and memory, even in the face of loss.