Sola

Chita's song 'Sola' delves into the emotional turmoil of longing and loneliness. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who has been left behind, waiting for a return that seems uncertain. The opening lines, 'Cuanto tiempo me tuviste esperando un enero / Vos te fuiste destruyendo todo como el fuego,' set the stage for a narrative of abandonment and destruction. The imagery of fire symbolizes the intense and consuming nature of the departure, leaving the protagonist in a state of slow, painful waiting.

The chorus, 'Te fuiste y ya quiero que vuelvas / Y tengas / El aire que tuviste nunca,' reflects a deep desire for the return of the loved one, but with a twist. The 'aire que tuviste nunca' suggests a longing for something that was never truly there, perhaps a sense of freedom or peace that the relationship lacked. This paradoxical wish highlights the complexity of emotions involved—wanting someone back but also yearning for a change that might make things better.

In the verses, Chita uses metaphors like 'Soy la Luna que no sube detrás de un lucero' to express feelings of insignificance and missed opportunities. The moon, which usually follows the star, is stuck, unable to rise. This imagery, combined with the lines 'Rouge rojizo y yo mirándome frente al espejo / Mis días perdidos, poniéndose viejos,' conveys a sense of stagnation and self-reflection. The protagonist is caught in a loop of waiting and self-doubt, their days slipping away as they yearn for a resolution that seems out of reach.

The song's recurring theme of running through the streets, thinking of hate, and the silent suffering ('Me muero en silencio') adds layers to the emotional landscape. The act of getting into a taxi 'A buscarte' signifies a desperate, almost futile attempt to reclaim what was lost. 'Sola' is a poignant exploration of the pain of separation, the complexity of longing, and the quiet despair of waiting for something that may never come.