The Fragile Beauty of Love Through Stained Glass

In 'El Vitral,' Andrés Cepeda crafts a poetic and evocative narrative that uses the metaphor of stained glass to explore themes of love, longing, and the passage of time. The song's lyrics describe a scene where the protagonist gazes through a stained glass window, which serves as a barrier and a conduit for his emotions. The 'tersas paredes' (smooth walls) and 'suave colores' (soft colors) of the stained glass create a warm, colonial ambiance, symbolizing the delicate and multifaceted nature of love.

The stained glass, or 'vitral,' is depicted as both fragile and transparent, mirroring the vulnerability and clarity required in love. The protagonist's eyes are 'llenos de avidos sueños' (full of eager dreams), searching for the image of his beloved through the window. This imagery suggests a deep yearning and a sense of separation, yet also a hopeful pursuit. The 'limpido en su vuelo el frágil vitral' (clear in its flight, the fragile stained glass) indicates that despite its fragility, the stained glass can convey pure and untainted emotions.

As the song progresses, the protagonist speaks of crossing the 'transparente corazon' (transparent heart) of the stained glass, following a 'sobrio camino hacia el amor' (sober path towards love). This journey through the stained glass symbolizes a path of clarity and sincerity, leading to the beloved. The recurring motif of 'a través del vitral' (through the stained glass) emphasizes the idea that love, like light passing through stained glass, can transform and illuminate. The song concludes with a promise to make love 'a cada mediodía de abril' (every midday in April), painting the virtue of love with sunlight, further reinforcing the themes of renewal and the enduring beauty of love.

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  1. Enfermedad de Ti
  2. Desesperado
  3. El Armadillo
  4. Por El Resto de Mi Vida
  5. Besos Usados
  6. Déjame Ir (part. Morat)
  7. Lo Mejor Que Hay En Mi Vida
  8. El Equivocado
  9. Entregame Las Alas
  10. Antes que te vayas
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