La última luna de Abril

Fondo Flamenco's song "La última luna de Abril" is a poignant tale of love and loss, wrapped in the metaphor of a romance between a human and a mermaid. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply in love with a mermaid, a love that is both magical and tragic. The imagery of the beach, the sea, and the cave creates a melancholic atmosphere, emphasizing the separation between the two lovers. The man searches for his beloved on the beach, only to find remnants of her presence, symbolized by the foreign shells. This search represents his longing and the emptiness he feels in her absence.

The song references a romance that began in the 1960s, described as a cinematic love story with a Shakespearean tragic ending. The mermaid leaves on the last moon of April, never to return, leaving the man heartbroken and without closure. This departure under the full moon adds a mystical element to the story, suggesting that their love was destined to be ephemeral. The chorus reinforces the idea of their impossible love, with the man being mortal and the mermaid eternal, highlighting the insurmountable differences between them.

As the years pass, the man remains in the cave, a symbol of his undying love and his inability to move on. He wonders if the mermaid's departure was due to a change of heart or external forces, such as her father's intervention. The repetition of the chorus and the mention of the full moon nights emphasize his enduring hope and sorrow. The song concludes with the man expressing his eternal wait, from the 1970s until his death, in the cave that has become his tomb. This haunting narrative captures the essence of a love that transcends time and space, yet is ultimately doomed by their inherent differences.