La Puerta

Facundo Saravia's song 'La Puerta' is a poignant exploration of emotional barriers and the longing for connection. The lyrics speak to the struggle of opening one's heart after experiencing pain and disappointment. The repeated plea, 'Ayudame a abrir la puerta' (Help me open the door), symbolizes the desire to overcome the emotional lock that has been placed on the heart, a lock forged by sorrow and sealed with a key of pain. This metaphorical door represents the barriers we build to protect ourselves from further hurt, yet it also signifies the hope that someone will come along to help us dismantle these defenses.

The song delves deeper into the reasons behind these emotional barriers. The 'candadito de pena' (little lock of sorrow) is described as a necessary measure to guard against loving someone who does not know how to love in return. This reflects a common human experience of self-protection after being hurt by unreciprocated love. However, the lyrics also express a yearning to open this lock when the right person comes along, someone who can nurture and cherish the heart like a gardener tends to a flower. This imagery evokes a sense of tender care and the potential for healing through genuine affection.

In the latter part of the song, Saravia uses the vastness of the sky and sea to illustrate the depth of his solitude and the magnitude of his dreams. Measuring the deserts of his loneliness with a tape that spans the sky and sea highlights the immense space that his solitude occupies. Yet, there is a glimmer of hope as he dreams of a future where his tears are replaced by joy, and the voice of a loved one brings light to his life. The final lines suggest a transformation, where the kiss he receives is returned in the form of a song, symbolizing the healing power of love and the creative expression of newfound happiness.