Tres Ramitas

In Fidel Rueda's song "Tres Ramitas," the lyrics delve into the theme of enduring love despite societal judgment and personal challenges. The narrator expresses a deep, unwavering affection for someone, regardless of what others say about their relationship. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, "qe importa lo qe digan de mi vida / la qiero mientras dios me lo conseda," which translates to "what does it matter what they say about my life / I love her as long as God allows me." This defiance against societal norms highlights the narrator's commitment and the strength of their love.

The song also uses nature as a powerful metaphor to illustrate the growth and resilience of their love. The imagery of the three branches growing into trees that reach the clouds symbolizes the enduring and ever-growing nature of their affection. The line, "la sombra de los arboles / ya crecen de aqella tres ramitas," which means "the shadow of the trees / already grows from those three branches," suggests that their love, like the trees, will continue to flourish and provide shelter and comfort.

Furthermore, the song touches on themes of separation and reunion. The narrator acknowledges the possibility of being apart but remains hopeful and determined to reunite with their beloved. The promise, "si acazo un dia con otro no me miras / esperame un dia regresare," meaning "if one day you don't see me / wait for me, one day I will return," underscores the enduring hope and commitment to being together again. This blend of defiance, hope, and the natural metaphor of growth makes "Tres Ramitas" a poignant exploration of love's resilience and the power of enduring affection.