La Primera Cita

Carin Leon's 'La Primera Cita' is a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of a romantic relationship, from its enchanting beginning to its inevitable end. The song begins with a recollection of the first encounter between two people, marked by exchanged smiles and a playful, flirtatious interaction. The lyrics describe the initial spark of attraction and the effortless connection that feels as simple as 'hacer la tabla del uno' (doing the multiplication table of one), a Spanish expression for something very easy. This simplicity and joy are further emphasized by the metaphor of the moon turning into honey, symbolizing the sweetness of their early romance.

As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to a reflection on the passage of time and the accumulation of shared moments, quantified as '400 citas' (400 dates). However, this abundance of time spent together leads to an ironic twist where the lovers become strangers to each other. The artist poignantly captures the paradox of intimacy leading to alienation, a common theme in songs about love and loss. The mention of not knowing who holds the other's hand now or where they are at this moment speaks to the distance that has grown between them.

The final verses of 'La Primera Cita' offer a bittersweet resolution. The singer contemplates the different perspectives of a breakup, referencing the story of Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf to illustrate that there are always two sides to every story. Despite the pain of separation, there's a lingering hope or perhaps a resigned expectation that they might rekindle their passion if they meet again. Carin Leon's storytelling through this song is a testament to the cyclical nature of love, where beginnings and endings sometimes blur into one another, leaving only memories and 'what ifs' in their wake.