Ella Baila Sola

Ricardo Arjona's 'Ella Baila Sola' paints a poignant picture of a woman dancing alone under a streetlight, her movements a metaphor for her solitary journey through life. The lyrics evoke a sense of melancholy and resilience, as the woman dances to the tunes of Astor Piazzolla, a composer known for his modern tango music. The reference to Piazzolla's tangos with their characteristic flat notes (si bemol) adds a layer of depth to the song, suggesting a dance that is both beautiful and tinged with sadness.

The song's narrative suggests that the woman has faced many hardships, as indicated by the lines 'La fe tiene dudas / Porque Dios la ignora' (Faith has doubts / Because God ignores her). Her shaved head (pelo a rape) symbolizes a battle, possibly with illness or adversity, and her dance is a defiance against the fate of life and death. Arjona uses the metaphor of dance to describe the woman's struggle and her refusal to give up, even as she faces the end of her life 'esperando el fin' (waiting for the end).

The lyrics also reflect on the harshness of life, describing it as a 'guacho' (an orphan or something that is tough) that sometimes robs you, and hope as a 'tacho' (trash can) for throwing away tomorrows. Yet, the woman's choice to dance alone under the streetlight, refusing to surrender, is a powerful statement of her determination to face life on her own terms. The song ends with a sense of acceptance and a desire to say goodbye 'con la luz de abril' (with the light of April), suggesting a peaceful end to her struggle.