Carita de lluvia

Doctor Deseo's 'Carita de lluvia' is a poignant exploration of sorrow, separation, and the lingering pain of a love lost. The song's title, which translates to 'Little Rain Face,' evokes an image of a tear-streaked visage, setting the tone for the melancholic narrative that unfolds. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night filled with sadness and danger, where the protagonist grapples with the heartache of saying goodbye. The recurring line 'Que canción tan triste' ('What a sad song') underscores the pervasive sense of melancholy that permeates the song.

The lyrics delve into the emotional turmoil of the protagonist as they navigate through empty streets, trying to invent a distance that might ease their pain. The imagery of 'copas de olvido' ('cups of forgetfulness') and the 'milagro imposible' ('impossible miracle') of forgetting a lover's goodbye highlights the struggle to move on. The 'Carita de lluvia' is described as 'preciosa y dolida' ('precious and hurt'), emphasizing the beauty and pain intertwined in the memory of the lost love. The song captures the essence of a love that was both enchanting and destructive, leading the protagonist to a state of despair.

The narrative continues with the protagonist feeling trapped in a dream, barely able to touch the 'Carita de lluvia.' The metaphor of being 'robada de un cuento caída de un cielo' ('stolen from a story, fallen from the sky') and the reference to a 'sirena de ensueños' ('dream siren') who sings of shipwrecks, adds a layer of mythical and tragic romance to the song. The protagonist's inability to escape the 'redes' ('nets') of this love and the weight of time dragging them down further accentuates the depth of their sorrow. The repeated refrain of 'te alejas, te entregas despacio, a los brazos del dolor' ('you move away, you slowly surrender to the arms of pain') encapsulates the slow, inevitable descent into heartache.

The song's conclusion reiterates the themes of separation and despair, with the protagonist clinging to the memory of their lover's body and kisses, only to find themselves heading towards 'el infierno' ('hell'). The stark contrast between 'Tu vas por aquí... y yo por allá' ('You go this way... and I go that way') signifies the finality of their parting paths. The haunting repetition of the sad song in the night, with its beautiful yet dangerous chords, leaves a lasting impression of a love that was as intoxicating as it was painful.