Poema 20

Anabantha's 'Poema 20' is a hauntingly beautiful song that delves deep into the sorrow and nostalgia of lost love. The lyrics, inspired by Pablo Neruda's famous poem 'Poema 20,' capture the essence of a love that once was but is no more. The song opens with the poignant line, 'Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche,' which translates to 'I can write the saddest lines tonight.' This sets the tone for a night filled with reflection and heartache, as the narrator reminisces about the times they held their lover in their arms.

The imagery in the song is vivid and evocative, painting a picture of a starry night where the stars 'tiritan azules' or 'shiver blue' in the distance. The night wind sings, adding to the melancholic atmosphere. The repetition of 'yo lo quise' and 'él me quiso' emphasizes the mutual love that once existed, though it was fleeting. The narrator's longing is palpable as they recall the countless kisses shared under the infinite sky, a symbol of the boundless love they once felt.

The song's most poignant lines, 'Es tan corto el amor y es tan largo el olvido,' meaning 'Love is so short, and forgetting is so long,' encapsulate the enduring pain of loss. The vastness of the night feels even more immense without the presence of the loved one, and the verses fall upon the soul like dew on grass, a metaphor for the gentle yet persistent sorrow that lingers. Anabantha's rendition of 'Poema 20' is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the enduring ache of memories that refuse to fade.