Ricardo Semillas

The song "Ricardo Semillas" by Ana Y Jaime is a poignant narrative that tells the story of Ricardo, a figure who represents hope and the struggle for a better future. The lyrics describe Ricardo as he goes down to the village, greeting the new day with songs and not neglecting his duties. The village, symbolizing a community or society, is portrayed as experiencing a new day quietly, allowing the warm air to spread the events that are about to unfold.

As the song progresses, Ricardo gathers the men of the village and speaks to them slowly, with words colored by hope and the natural world. He emphasizes that life and the land belong to them, and the words he brings are like seeds that are also theirs. This metaphor suggests a message of empowerment and the planting of ideas that can grow into something larger. However, the peaceful scene is shattered when a gunshot cuts through the air, and Ricardo falls, unable to finish his speech. His death is likened to that of a brother to both man and seed, highlighting the connection between human life and the natural world, and the cycle of life and death.

The song ends with a reflection on Ricardo's legacy. Even in death, he is sowing seeds for new dawns, implying that his ideas and the change he sought to inspire will live on. The repetition of the phrase "son semillas también nuestras" (they are seeds that are also ours) reinforces the idea that the message Ricardo carried is a shared one, belonging to all who seek change and a better life. The song is a tribute to those who fight for their beliefs and the rights of their community, and it serves as a reminder that their efforts can continue to inspire long after they are gone.