Mi Dicha Lejana

Gregório Barrios' song 'Mi Dicha Lejana' is a poignant exploration of longing and sorrow, capturing the essence of a love that feels both distant and unattainable. The lyrics are steeped in a deep sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as the singer reflects on a past filled with happiness that now seems out of reach. The opening lines, 'Sublime añoranza / Guarda el alma mia,' set the tone for the entire song, indicating that the soul is filled with a sublime yearning that brings sadness in solitude.

The song delves into the pain of separation and the fear of being forgotten. The lines 'Pienso en el futuro / Ya sin esperanza / Porque en la distancia / Tu me olvidaras' express a bleak outlook on the future, where distance leads to inevitable forgetfulness. This sentiment is further emphasized with the plea for the beloved to remember the joy of their past love, 'Si en tu cabecita / Llevas todavia / Algo de la dicha / De nuestro querer.' The use of the word 'dicha' (happiness) juxtaposed with the sorrow of the present creates a powerful contrast, highlighting the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil.

As the song progresses, the imagery becomes even more vivid. The 'sombra del martirio' (shadow of martyrdom) invading the 'triste santuario' (sad sanctuary) of the soul paints a picture of profound suffering. Yet, amidst this pain, the memory of the beloved emerges as a beacon of hope, 'Surge tu recuerdo / Como una esperanza.' This duality of pain and hope is a recurring theme, culminating in the final lines where the singer, despite the overwhelming sadness, finds solace in the thought of their beloved, 'Y en mis noches tristes / De nostalgias llenas / Por seguir viviendo / En ti pensara.'

' Mi Dicha Lejana' is a masterful portrayal of the complexities of love and loss, capturing the essence of human emotion in a way that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.