Nos Dieron Las 10 (feat. Mariano Barba)

The song "Nos Dieron Las 10 (feat. Mariano Barba)" by Carin Leon tells a story of a fleeting romantic encounter that leaves a lasting impact. The narrative unfolds in a coastal town where the protagonist, after performing a concert, meets a woman who works at the only open bar. The lyrics describe a mutual attraction that quickly escalates into a passionate night, marked by the passing hours as they are serenaded by the moonlight.

The song's title, which translates to 'It Struck 10', refers to the passage of time during their encounter, highlighting the hours slipping away as they become more intimate. The repetition of the phrase 'Y nos dieron las diez y las once, las doce y la una, las dos y las tres' emphasizes the depth of their connection and the timelessness of the moment they shared. However, the song also touches on the theme of impermanence and the bittersweet nature of such encounters. The protagonist returns the following summer, hoping to rekindle the romance, only to find that the bar has been replaced by a bank, and the woman is nowhere to be found.

The song concludes with a sense of loss and frustration, as the protagonist reflects on the memory of that night. The act of throwing stones at the bank's windows serves as a metaphor for his shattered expectations and the cruel joke that fate seems to have played on him. The song ends with the protagonist starting to compose this very song in a jail cell, suggesting that the memory of that night and the woman continues to haunt him.