Ayer

The song 'Ayer' by Black (UK) delves into the complex emotions surrounding a past relationship and the lingering effects it has on the present. The lyrics paint a picture of a person grappling with the remnants of a love that once was, now tainted by regret and a sense of loss. The opening lines, 'Unos turbios latidos tengo / Vienen de par en par,' suggest a heart troubled by conflicting emotions, hinting at the turmoil within. The phrase 'Ni una lágrima suelto al suelo / Un acto criminal' conveys a sense of guilt and emotional numbness, as if the act of not shedding tears is a crime against the natural order of grieving.

The recurring line 'No sé qué hacer / Si tú quieres volver otra vez' captures the indecision and confusion that often accompany the possibility of rekindling a past relationship. The metaphor of 'Una rosa de papel' symbolizes something beautiful yet fragile and ultimately unsatisfying compared to the real thing, emphasizing that the pleasure and connection felt 'ayer' (yesterday) cannot be replicated. This metaphor extends to the idea that the past, no matter how cherished, cannot be relived in the same way.

The imagery of 'Tus labios tiemblan bajo la lluvia / Seducen mi ansiedad' evokes a sense of longing and desire, juxtaposed with the narrator's internal struggle. The lines 'Frente a la puerta te ignoraba / Ocultando mi maldad' reveal a moment of regret and self-awareness, acknowledging the narrator's own faults in the relationship. The repetition of 'Todo este tiempo esperas / Todo este tiempo en vela' underscores the passage of time and the ongoing wait for resolution or closure. The final lines, 'Ahora si vas a ver que no soy / El mismo de ayer,' signify a transformation, suggesting that the narrator has changed and is no longer the person they were in the past, adding a layer of finality to the reflection on lost love.