Décimas

Georgina Hassan's song 'Décimas' is a poetic exploration of love and connection, woven with rich metaphors and vivid imagery. The lyrics describe life as a tapestry where everything is interconnected, suggesting that love is a magical force that awakens the senses and brings souls together. The opening lines, 'Esta vida es un tejido / Donde todo se entrelaza,' set the stage for a narrative that celebrates the serendipitous and destined nature of love. The singer feels that meeting their beloved was written in the stars, a sentiment encapsulated in the line, 'Yo sé que el cielo decía / Que tus manos y las mías / Se tenían que encontrar.'

The song continues to paint a picture of a love that transforms the world around it. The summer becomes greener, joy is likened to a downpour, and the twilight is a sailing vessel, all metaphors that convey the profound impact of love on the singer's perception of reality. The fire that burns within this love is described as both joyful and serene, a powerful and true force that is safeguarded by fireflies, 'Es tan fuerte, verdadero / Que lo guardan los cocuyos.' This imagery suggests that love is both a gentle comfort and a powerful, enduring presence.

In the final verse, Hassan uses the metaphor of words as small, square boxes to express the limitations of language in capturing the depth of her feelings. She invokes the fairies to sing close to her beloved, hoping that the joy and love she feels will be conveyed through the wind that ruffles her dress. The stars are witnesses to this love, 'Las estrellas son testigo / Del amor que ahora siento,' emphasizing its celestial and timeless nature. The recurring refrain, 'Larairaira laiairá,' adds a musical and almost mystical quality to the song, reinforcing its themes of magic and destiny.