Hojas secas

Miguel Bosé's song 'Hojas secas' delves into the profound emotions of loss, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a farewell etched on a wall, symbolizing a permanent and painful goodbye. The phrase 'algun dia volveré' (someday I will return) carries a bittersweet hope, juxtaposed with 'rabia amarga' (bitter rage), highlighting the internal conflict between reason and emotion. This tension is further emphasized by the line 'no se es fiel con la razòn...si con el alma' (one is not faithful with reason... but with the soul), suggesting that true loyalty lies in the heart's desires rather than logical thought.

The imagery of a couple embracing 'cuerpo a cuerpo' (body to body) evokes a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The narrator's fear of losing their beloved is palpable, as they admit to 'pierdo a pulso el corazòn' (losing the heart in a heartbeat). The metaphor of waiting on the platform of the beloved's eyes, only to have their voice break and realize there is no return, encapsulates the despair and hopelessness of unrequited love. The autumnal rain inside the narrator symbolizes the internal sorrow and the inevitable change that comes with the end of a relationship.

The chorus, with its reference to 'hojas secas' (dry leaves), serves as a poignant metaphor for the narrator's solitude. The dry leaves, crunching underfoot, narrate the story of their loneliness, while the city's sounds come and go, reflecting the transient nature of life and love. The winds that the narrator 'bebe' (drinks) for the one who will never return signify a desperate clinging to memories and the past. Bosé's poetic lyrics and emotive delivery make 'Hojas secas' a haunting exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time.