Pedacito de Cielo

Edmundo Rivero's 'Pedacito de Cielo' is a poignant tango that delves deep into themes of nostalgia, lost love, and the passage of time. The song paints a vivid picture of a past filled with love and joy, symbolized by a house with a reja (iron gate) adorned with ivy and serenades. The reja serves as a metaphor for the barriers and boundaries in relationships, as well as a witness to the love and laughter that once filled the space. The imagery of the night filling the reja with shadows and the old balcony adds a melancholic tone, emphasizing the passage of time and the fading of youthful joy.

The lyrics reflect on the innocence and happiness of childhood, now overshadowed by the harsh realities of time. The reja, once vibrant with life and love, now lies dormant in silence, symbolizing the loss and longing that the passage of years brings. The 'pedacito de cielo' (little piece of heaven) represents a cherished memory of a time when love and joy were abundant. The song captures the bittersweet nature of reminiscing about a past that can never be reclaimed, highlighting the inevitability of change and the pain of lost love.

Rivero's evocative lyrics also touch on the idea of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. The years have been 'terribles, malvados' (terrible, wicked), leaving behind a sense of despair and unfulfilled promises. The playful and mischievous gestures of a past lover, once a source of joy, now serve as a painful reminder of what has been lost. The song's closing lines, with the longing to find the reja 'temblando de amor' (trembling with love) as it once did, encapsulate the yearning for a return to a simpler, happier time. 'Pedacito de Cielo' is a masterful exploration of the human experience, capturing the essence of love, loss, and the relentless march of time.