Lejos Del Ayer

Belén Soria's 'Lejos Del Ayer' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of memory. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that was once vibrant but is now relegated to the realm of memories. The opening lines set the stage for this emotional journey, as the narrator reflects on a past love that remains vivid in their mind despite the passage of time and distance. The mention of the lover's name and the tender recollection of a shared 'te quiero' (I love you) highlight the deep emotional connection that once existed.

The song delves into the pain of unfulfilled love, with the narrator lamenting the inability to fully possess the essence of their beloved. The imagery of not being able to capture the 'perfume' or the 'oleaje de tu pelo' (waves of your hair) underscores the sense of loss and longing. The metaphor of 'gaviotas de mi cuerpo' (seagulls of my body) suggests a yearning for freedom and release, which remains unattainable. The 'viento entre los dos' (wind between us) symbolizes the forces that have driven them apart, creating a silence that the narrator is carried away by, leading them to a different 'cielo' (sky).

Despite the narrator's attempts to forget and move on, the memories of the past love resurface, as indicated by the recurring theme of encountering the beloved 'en el recuerdo' (in the memory). The 'calida la Luna' (warm moon) and 'azul delito de querernos' (blue crime of loving each other) evoke a sense of forbidden love, further emphasized by the narrator's vow to forget and the self-imposed prohibition against even dreaming of the beloved. The song's poignant conclusion, with the narrator once again meeting the beloved in memory, underscores the enduring impact of this love and the inescapable nature of the past.