Cartas Amarillas

In 'Cartas Amarillas,' Alvaro Veliz delves into the depths of nostalgia and the pain of lost love. The song opens with the imagery of a dream where the singer reminisces about past autumns, symbolizing a time of warmth and connection that has since faded. The light in his life has dimmed, and he finds himself in a metaphorical night, searching for a gaze that is no longer there. This sets the tone for a journey through memories and the emotional void left by a lost love.

The second verse paints a picture of solitude and longing. The rain has stopped, and the singer sits on the 'beach of oblivion,' a place where forgotten memories reside. He tries to recreate the image of his beloved using sand and seaweed, highlighting his desperate attempt to hold onto something that has slipped away. This imagery underscores the futility of trying to recapture the past, as the elements he uses are transient and easily washed away by the tide.

The chorus brings the emotional core of the song to the forefront. The 'cartas amarillas' or 'yellow letters' symbolize old love letters that have aged and yellowed over time. These letters contain 'mil te quiero, mil caricias' (a thousand I love yous, a thousand caresses) and a flower that has withered between the pages. The singer's empty arms closing around nothingness represent his futile attempts to hold onto his youth and the love that once filled his life. The repetition of this imagery in the chorus emphasizes the enduring pain and the unfulfilled longing that haunts him.

In the final verse, the singer confronts the harsh reality that his love is truly gone. His empty hands search for a connection that no longer exists, and the natural world around him reflects his inner desolation. The grass has grown, and the sun has set, symbolizing the passage of time and the end of an era. Despite calling out, his voice goes unheard, signifying the finality of his loss. 'Cartas Amarillas' is a poignant exploration of the enduring pain of lost love and the relentless passage of time.