La Chiquita Piconera

Concha Piquer's song 'La Chiquita Piconera' is a poignant tale of forbidden love and unfulfilled desires. The narrative revolves around a painter who is deeply infatuated with a young woman, referred to as 'chiquita piconera.' Despite his intense feelings, he is bound by the constraints of his marriage, which forces him to keep his passion hidden. The painter's admiration for the young woman is almost sacred, and he reveres her as something holy. This unspoken love consumes him, creating a secret and dark obsession that he cannot escape.

The chorus of the song captures the painter's torment as he expresses his longing and frustration. The imagery of Córdoba sleeping and the weeping fountain of Potro adds a melancholic backdrop to his lament. He paints her by the brazier, a symbol of his burning desire, and confesses that her beauty drives him to madness. The painter's yearning is so intense that he feels as though he is burning with love, yet he is unable to quench his thirst for her, much like having water nearby but being unable to drink it.

In the second verse, the young woman decides to break off the relationship, changing the course of her life. The painter, devastated by her departure, is likened to a child crying over a lost love. His art changes, reflecting his inner turmoil and sorrow. He becomes a ghostly figure, wandering the streets and plazas, shedding the petals of his bitterness. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the painter's enduring love and his inability to forget her. He continues to wait by the brazier, hoping to paint her once more, despite knowing that he can never truly have her. The song beautifully captures the pain of unrequited love and the haunting nature of memories that refuse to fade.