Para Ir

Almendra's 'Para Ir' is a poetic and ethereal invitation to embark on a journey beyond the mundane. The song opens with an invitation to 'sit and watch the day,' encouraging the listener to appreciate the simple beauty of a sunbeam hitting the street. This imagery sets the tone for a reflective and almost meditative experience. The lyrics suggest a shedding of material possessions and societal burdens, symbolized by the line 'don't bring any papers,' implying that true freedom and glory lie beyond these earthly attachments.

The song continues to emphasize purity and simplicity, urging the listener to ensure their body is clean before embarking on this journey. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for spiritual or emotional cleansing, preparing oneself for a higher state of being. The mention of 'so much glory there' and 'no one has a dream without laurels' suggests a place of ultimate fulfillment and recognition, a utopia where dreams are realized without the need for external validation.

In the final verses, the song takes a more cosmic turn, inviting the listener to 'run to space' and 'mount the ray' to go. This imagery evokes a sense of transcendence, as if the journey is not just physical but also metaphysical. The mention of stealing a color while someone sleeps adds a layer of intimacy and personal connection to this otherwise grand and universal voyage. Almendra's 'Para Ir' thus becomes a call to embrace simplicity, purity, and transcendence, offering a vision of a journey that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.