Alelí

Dante Spinetta's song 'Alelí' is a poetic exploration of loneliness, longing, and the quest for something divine. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman whose voice carries a song about forgetting the heart, a song so poignant that it causes angels to fall. Despite the pain and solitude, she continues on her path, seeking something transcendent. The imagery of crossing the 'cuerno de la magia' (horn of magic) and leaving behind a tear and a rainbow of nostalgia suggests a journey filled with both sorrow and hope. The blending of these elements with the 'mar de los días' (sea of days) and the 'canto de las aves' (song of the birds) creates a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences.

The recurring motif of the 'alelí' (a type of flower) in the 'bosque de su alma' (forest of her soul) symbolizes a fragile yet resilient hope. This flower is waiting to take flight and cross the storm of loneliness, never to return. This metaphor speaks to the human desire to overcome isolation and find a lasting connection or purpose. The song also touches on themes of unfulfilled love and the struggle to conquer one's heart, as seen in the lines about playing with fire and accepting a spell, only for everything to fall apart. The 'alelí' becomes a symbol of unrequited dreams and the eternal search for meaning.

The collaboration with Fito Paez adds another layer of depth to the song, as his voice interweaves with Spinetta's, enhancing the emotional resonance. The plea to be remembered with a smile and the promise of eternal brotherhood suggest a deep yearning for connection and remembrance. The final lines, where the 'alelí' disappears into the breeze, evoke a sense of fleeting beauty and the ephemeral nature of life. The song leaves listeners with a haunting sense of the delicate balance between hope and despair, and the perpetual quest for something greater than oneself.