Tu Rosa

Benny Ibarra's song 'Tu Rosa' is a poetic exploration of a fleeting, almost dreamlike romance. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who appears as a vision, her presence as ephemeral as a sunset. The imagery of a 'silueta en mi pared desnuda' (silhouette on my bare wall) and 'piel con gusto a sal y atardecer' (skin tasting of salt and sunset) evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia. This woman opens a portal to a paradise for two, a timeless space where they dance without speaking, emphasizing the purity and intensity of their connection.

The recurring motif of the rose symbolizes the transient nature of their encounters. Each time she leaves, she gifts him a rose, a token of their brief but passionate moments together. The rose, with its beauty and thorns, represents the bittersweet nature of their relationship. The line 'me besas y luego te vas' (you kiss me and then you leave) underscores the fleetingness of their love, leaving the protagonist suspended in the glow of the rose, caught between reality and vision.

The song's melancholic tone is heightened by the repeated theme of departure. Despite the intensity of their connection, she always leaves at dawn, abandoning him to the memory of their dance and the lingering scent of the rose. This cycle of meeting and parting, without a proper goodbye, creates a sense of perpetual longing and unfulfilled desire. 'Tu Rosa' captures the essence of a love that is both beautiful and elusive, leaving the listener suspended in its haunting melody and evocative imagery.