Historia

Ricardo Arjona's song 'Historia' is a poignant reflection on a past relationship that once held immense promise but ultimately became just a memory. The lyrics take us through the journey of two young lovers who shared simple joys and dreams. They saved up to go to the movies, exchanged chocolates as birthday gifts, and experienced the innocence and bravery of youth. As time passed, their relationship deepened, and they shared intimate moments, becoming everything they had ever dreamed of. However, despite their efforts and dreams, their relationship did not last, and it became just another story from the past.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the pain of realizing that their once-promising relationship is now just a 'simple and damned story.' Arjona uses vivid metaphors to describe the absurdity and antiquity of their love, comparing it to 'wine as old as grandpa's' and 'a tree without soil.' These comparisons highlight the sense of futility and the passage of time, making their love seem both ancient and nonsensical. The repetition of the word 'historia' (story) underscores the inevitability of their relationship becoming just another tale, like those taught in school about historical figures like Columbus and his three ships.

In the present, the narrator struggles to move on, finding solace in small routines like lighting cigarettes and taking piano and saxophone lessons. These activities are described as 'good medicine for the heart,' yet they fail to heal the deep emotional wounds left by the lost love. The song ends with a lament about how something so beautiful could end up as just a 'damned story,' leaving the listener with a sense of melancholy and reflection on the impermanence of relationships and the passage of time.