Triste Canción

Alex Lora's 'Triste Canción' is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the ethereal connection between two souls. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that exists beyond the physical realm, a love that is both dreamlike and eternal. The opening lines, 'Ella existió sólo en un sueño. Él es un poema que el poeta nunca escribió,' suggest a love that is almost mythical, something that exists in the imagination and in the heart but not in reality. This sets the tone for a song that delves deep into the emotional and spiritual aspects of love.

The metaphors used in the song are rich and evocative. Comparing the man to the sea and the woman to the moon, Lora creates a sense of cosmic connection. 'Él es como el mar, ella como la Luna y en las noches de Luna llena hacen el amor,' speaks to a love that is as natural and inevitable as the tides. This imagery not only highlights the beauty and depth of their connection but also the sadness that comes with it, as it is something that can only be fully realized in moments of perfect alignment.

The song also touches on themes of divinity and sin, with lines like 'Él es como un dios, ella es como una virgen y los dioses les enseñaron a pecar.' This suggests a love that is both pure and forbidden, a love that defies the boundaries set by society and even by the gods. The repeated refrain, 'a esta triste canción de amor,' underscores the melancholic nature of their love story, a love that is beautiful yet tinged with sadness and longing. Through 'Triste Canción,' Alex Lora captures the essence of a love that is both timeless and tragic, a love that exists in the spaces between dreams and reality, between the divine and the mortal.