Tierra adentro

Ana Prada's song 'Tierra adentro' is a poetic exploration of the passage of time and the inevitable changes it brings. The lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors that evoke a sense of loss and the unstoppable flow of life. The recurring motif of water, seen in lines like 'se la lleva el agua' (the water takes it away) and 'gota a gota se van minutos cayendo' (drop by drop, minutes fall), symbolizes the relentless passage of time, carrying away moments and memories like a river to the sea.

The song also reflects on the act of observing life and the paradox of losing sight of things as we focus on them. The lines 'cuando fue que la vi, que la vi creciendo, y de tanto mirar, se me va perdiendo' (when did I see it, see it growing, and from looking so much, it gets lost) suggest that in our attempts to hold on to moments, they slip away even faster. This creates a poignant tension between presence and absence, highlighting the transient nature of life.

In the chorus, 'gota a gota se van minutos cayendo, el tiempo corre hacia el mar, yo voy tierra adentro' (drop by drop, minutes fall, time runs to the sea, I go inland), Prada contrasts the natural flow of time with her own journey inward. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for introspection and seeking meaning within oneself, rather than being swept away by the external currents of life. The song concludes with a reflection on the futility of waiting and the irreversible nature of time, encapsulated in the lines 'no da vuelta el reloj de arena, grano a grano pasó, pasó y se quiebra' (the hourglass doesn't turn, grain by grain it passed, passed and breaks). This emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and accepting the flow of time.