Siempre Es de Noche

Alejandro Sanz's 'Siempre Es de Noche' is a poignant ballad that delves into themes of love, longing, and the ephemeral nature of time. The song's title, which translates to 'It's Always Nighttime,' sets a tone of perpetual darkness, suggesting a sense of melancholy or a life without the light of love. Sanz's lyrics paint a picture of a narrator who is deeply moved by the presence of a loved one, finding solace and beauty in the moments they share, even as they are tinged with the knowledge that these moments are fleeting.

The song's narrative unfolds as a conversation, with the narrator asking his love to recount the sunset, a metaphor for the end of the day and perhaps the end of their time together. The intimacy of the moment is captured as he imagines drawing her with his hands and guessing her age by her scent. The presence of the loved one brings a temporary reprieve from the narrator's usual state of darkness, likening her to a sunset that brings light to his night. However, the cold reality sets in when she must leave, and the narrator is left with the memory of their time together, holding onto the hope of her return.

In a twist, it is revealed that the narrator was merely a witness to this love story, overhearing the conversation and reflecting on the beauty of the woman who has left. The man left behind finds solace in the fact that his soul now shines brighter than before, despite his eternal darkness. The song speaks to the universal human experience of cherishing brief moments of connection and the transformative power of love, even when it is transient or unattainable.