Mañana

Gloria Trevi's song 'Mañana' is a poignant exploration of longing and hope in the face of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a picture of someone deeply enamored with a person who remains elusive and indifferent. The repeated use of 'mañana' (tomorrow) throughout the song suggests a persistent belief in the possibility of a future where the feelings are reciprocated and the two lovers can be together.

The song's narrator speaks to the object of their affection, describing their alluring qualities, such as eyes that shine like the moon and a mouth that, despite its beauty, gives nothing away. The wind, personified as a friend and lover, is the only one allowed to touch and play with the beloved's hair, revealing their dreams. This imagery conveys a sense of intimacy that the narrator longs for but cannot attain. The narrator's desire to become the wind, to entangle themselves in the beloved's being, underscores the depth of their yearning.

Despite the apparent rejection, the narrator remains hopeful, vowing to find the beloved at dawn to confess their feelings. The repeated declarations that 'there's still more tomorrow' serve as a mantra of resilience and optimism. The song captures the universal experience of unfulfilled love and the human tendency to look to the future with hope, believing that time may eventually bring the love that one seeks. Gloria Trevi, known for her emotive delivery and powerful lyrics, brings this tale of longing to life with a sense of urgency and an underlying current of hope that tomorrow may bring a change of heart.