Perder Para Encontrar

Benny Ibarra's song 'Perder Para Encontrar' is a poetic exploration of the themes of loss and rediscovery in the context of love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a search for a lost love, using celestial imagery and metaphors to convey the depth of the emotional journey. The opening lines, 'Te busqué en la luna de mi retrovisor pero habías tomado otra dirección,' suggest a longing that transcends time and space, as the narrator looks for their beloved in the moon's reflection, only to find that they have taken a different path.

The song continues with the narrator's relentless search, 'Y te busqué en el cielo con cronovisor mientras que escapabas a nuestra dimensión,' indicating a pursuit that goes beyond the physical realm, using a 'chronovisor' to look into the sky. This metaphorical device emphasizes the lengths to which the narrator is willing to go to find their lost love, even if it means traversing different dimensions. The imagery of a 'deserted city' and 'silent corner' further underscores the sense of isolation and desolation felt during this search.

However, the tone shifts when the narrator finally finds their love, 'Te encontré en la puerta desapareció, la ciudad desierta.' The reunion is described with warmth and intimacy, 'Y al besar tu boca, quiero perderme con tus largos besos,' highlighting the joy and fulfillment that comes with rediscovery. The phrase 'perder para encontrar' encapsulates the central theme of the song: sometimes, one must lose something to truly find it again. This journey of losing and finding is not just about physical presence but also about emotional and spiritual connection, as evidenced by the lines 'Te encontré en mi ojos y te encontré en mi voz.'