Con Holor A Hierba

Emmanuel's song 'Con Holor A Hierba' is a poetic and evocative exploration of love intertwined with nature. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romantic encounter set in a natural landscape, where the lovers are deeply connected to the earth and each other. The phrase 'con olor a hierba' (with the smell of grass) symbolizes a pure, untainted love that is as natural and essential as the earth itself.

The song begins with a plea for the lover to stay within the embrace of the narrator, who wishes to experience love 'paso a paso' (step by step) and 'recorrerte como hiedra' (traverse you like ivy). This imagery suggests a slow, deliberate, and all-encompassing love, much like ivy that grows and wraps around everything in its path. The narrator's arms are described as 'cadenas' (chains), not in a restrictive sense, but as a means to hold onto the beloved and fill his hands with her essence.

As the day turns to night, the lyrics describe a serene and intimate moment where the setting sun and the emerging stars reflect in the lover's eyes. The impending darkness brings a sense of coldness, but the warmth of their connection remains. The act of releasing the lover 'despacio' (slowly) and the imagery of shaking out her hair to keep their secret intact adds a layer of tenderness and secrecy to their bond. The song concludes with a desire to merge with the natural world, becoming one with the field and earth, like 'espiga y arbol' (spike and tree) and 'rama y hoja seca' (branch and dry leaf), emphasizing the deep, organic connection between the lovers and their surroundings.

'Con Holor A Hierba' is a beautiful testament to a love that is as enduring and natural as the earth itself, capturing the essence of a romantic union that is both passionate and serene, deeply rooted in the simplicity and beauty of nature.