Tributo a Pablo Neruda

Anabantha's song 'Tributo a Pablo Neruda' is a poignant homage to the renowned Chilean poet, Pablo Neruda. The lyrics are deeply inspired by Neruda's famous poem 'Poema 20' from his collection 'Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair.' The song captures the essence of Neruda's melancholic reflections on lost love, blending them with Anabantha's signature gothic metal style. The opening line, 'Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche,' directly translates to 'I can write the saddest lines tonight,' setting the tone for a night filled with sorrow and longing.

The lyrics vividly describe the emotional turmoil of reminiscing about a past lover. The imagery of a starry night and the cold wind singing in the sky evokes a sense of loneliness and the vast emptiness left by the absence of a loved one. The repetition of 'Yo lo quise, yo lo quise y a veces él me quiso también' ('I loved him, I loved him, and sometimes he loved me too') underscores the bittersweet nature of the relationship, where love was present but not always reciprocated equally. This unbalanced affection adds to the depth of the sorrow expressed in the song.

Anabantha's interpretation of Neruda's work is not just a mere recitation but an emotional journey through the stages of love and loss. The line 'Esta con corto el amor y es tan largo el olvido' ('Love is so short, and forgetting is so long') encapsulates the fleeting nature of love and the enduring pain of memory. The song's haunting melody and evocative lyrics create a powerful tribute that resonates with anyone who has experienced the heartache of lost love. By intertwining their musical style with Neruda's poetic genius, Anabantha offers a unique and moving experience that honors the timeless themes of love, loss, and longing.