Retorna

In Ayatimas Brito's song "Retorna," the lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and desperation for a loved one's return. The singer expresses an intense yearning, describing an "indescriptible sed de amar" (indescribable thirst for love) that only the return of their beloved can quench. This powerful imagery sets the tone for the entire song, highlighting the emotional turmoil and the depth of the singer's feelings.

The plea for the loved one to return is not just a simple request but a matter of life and death for the singer. The line "me muero si presto no mitigas mi dolor" (I die if you do not soon alleviate my pain) underscores the severity of the emotional pain experienced in their absence. This hyperbolic expression emphasizes the critical need for the beloved's presence to bring solace and relief.

Despite the overwhelming sorrow, the singer clings to hope, as expressed in the lines "Tan solo me sostiene la esperanza porque ella vive eternamente en mi" (Only hope sustains me because it lives eternally in me). This hope is the only thing keeping the singer going, providing a glimmer of light in the darkness of their separation. The song beautifully captures the universal human experience of longing and the sustaining power of hope in the face of heartache.