Mensajes

Fernando Delgadillo's song "Mensajes" paints a vivid picture of a solitary existence on a deserted island, metaphorically named "la Isla del Olvido" or "the Island of Forgetfulness." The protagonist finds himself stranded, walking daily along a stretch of white sand, under the relentless sun and the eternal crashing of waves. This setting symbolizes a state of isolation and introspection, where the protagonist confronts his own existence and the randomness of life. The island becomes a place where time seems to stand still, and the protagonist's only connection to the outside world is through the messages he finds in bottles washed ashore by the sea.

The discovery of a message in a bottle, which speaks of waiting for someone at the same place every evening, ignites a spark of hope in the protagonist. This message, devoid of any signature or date, represents a universal longing for connection and the shared human experience of waiting and hoping. The protagonist imagines another castaway somewhere in the world, also yearning for a connection. This shared sense of longing and the act of sending messages back into the sea become a ritual, a way for the protagonist to maintain hope and a sense of purpose amidst his solitude.

As time passes, the protagonist begins to find more messages from other shipwrecks, all mentioning sightings of a sail on the horizon. This recurring motif of the sail symbolizes the hope of rescue and the possibility of a new beginning. The protagonist's act of writing messages of encouragement and sending them back into the sea reflects a deep-seated belief in the power of human connection and the enduring hope that one day, someone will come to rescue him. "Mensajes" is a poignant exploration of isolation, hope, and the human need for connection, set against the backdrop of a timeless and unchanging sea.