Tomas Molina

The song 'Tomas Molina' by Facto Delafe Y Las Flores Azules is a whimsical and introspective exploration of the desire to pause time and savor the present moment. The repeated lines 'No sé tomas, pero lo presiento, tendremos que parar el tiempo' ('I don't know, Tomas, but I feel it, we will have to stop time') set the tone for the song, emphasizing a sense of urgency and longing to capture a fleeting moment of happiness and connection.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a day spent with a loved one, filled with small, intimate moments that are both mundane and magical. The narrator describes looking at their partner, feeling a rush of joy and contentment, and even noticing the small details like the sound of their wristwatch. This attention to detail highlights the narrator's deep appreciation for the present moment and their desire to hold onto it. The mention of 'Tomas Molina' serves as a metaphorical figure who has the power to stop time, adding a playful and surreal element to the song.

The chorus, with its repeated plea to 'paralo ya' ('stop it now'), underscores the narrator's desperation to freeze time and avoid the inevitable passage of time that threatens to disrupt their perfect day. The references to a 'borrasca' (storm) and the trembling of the soul suggest an underlying anxiety about the future and the fragility of happiness. The song captures the universal human desire to hold onto moments of joy and the bittersweet realization that time is always moving forward, no matter how much we wish it would stand still.