Alfonsina Y El Mar

“Alfonsina Y El Mar” by Ariel Ramírez is a hauntingly beautiful tribute to the Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni, who tragically ended her life by walking into the sea. The song’s lyrics are imbued with a sense of melancholy and reverence, capturing the poet’s final moments and her eternal union with the ocean. The imagery of the soft sand and the deep water paints a vivid picture of Alfonsina’s solitary path, marked by sorrow and silence, leading her to the depths of the sea.

The song delves into the emotional turmoil that accompanied Alfonsina, hinting at the old pains and unspoken anguish that her voice concealed. The reference to the lullaby of the sea shells and the song sung by the dark depths of the ocean suggests a sense of peace and finality in her decision. The lyrics evoke a poignant image of Alfonsina being cradled by the sea, as if the ocean itself is a comforting presence, singing her to sleep.

As the song progresses, it portrays Alfonsina’s departure as a dreamlike journey, accompanied by mythical sea creatures like sirens and phosphorescent seahorses. This fantastical imagery adds a layer of mysticism to her final voyage, transforming her tragic end into a poetic and almost ethereal experience. The closing lines, where Alfonsina asks to be left in peace and not to be disturbed, underscore her desire for solitude and rest, reinforcing the theme of her eternal escape into the embrace of the sea.