Leyenda

El Cuarteto de Nos' song 'Leyenda' paints a hauntingly beautiful picture of eternal longing and the mystical connection between a woman and the sea. The lyrics describe a woman who, under the new moon, goes to the beach to sing a lament to the ocean. Her hair flows in the wind, and she is wrapped in a thin gray veil, creating an ethereal image that sets the tone for the song's melancholic and mysterious atmosphere.

The song's narrative revolves around the woman's anticipation of a ship, a galleon, that she waits for in solitude. This ship, shrouded in fog, symbolizes a lost love or a long-awaited reunion. The lyrics delve into themes of loneliness and the passage of time, as the woman reflects on the endless navigation and darkness of the sea's depths. The repeated lines 'Cuánto navegar, Tanta soledad, Cuánta oscuridad' emphasize the vastness and isolation of her wait.

The chorus, 'Un día estaré contigo, Pronto estarás de vuelta conmigo,' expresses a hopeful yet sorrowful promise of reunion. This promise is juxtaposed with the imagery of the 'old sea wolf' trapped in a slow wander beneath the horizons, navigating the depths without sails or a rudder for eternity. This metaphor highlights the endless and aimless journey of longing and the profound silence of the ocean's depths. 'Leyenda' captures the essence of an eternal, unfulfilled desire, blending poetic imagery with a sense of timelessness and melancholy.