La Milpa

Grupo Montez De Durango's song 'La Milpa' is a poignant narrative about the end of a relationship and the emotional detachment that follows. The lyrics convey a strong message of finality and the desire to move on from a past love. The repeated plea, 'Ya no quiero que me quieras no seas necia,' translates to 'I don't want you to love me anymore, don't be stubborn,' emphasizing the speaker's firm decision to sever ties and the frustration with the other person's inability to let go.

The song uses agricultural metaphors to illustrate the demise of the relationship. Phrases like 'sembramos matas verdes' (we planted green plants) and 'esa mata con la helada se seco' (that plant withered with the frost) symbolize the initial hope and eventual failure of their love. The imagery of a once-thriving crop now destroyed by frost serves as a powerful metaphor for how external circumstances or internal conflicts can lead to the end of a relationship. This metaphor is extended with the mention of 'milpa,' a traditional Mesoamerican agricultural system, further grounding the song in cultural context and emphasizing the natural cycle of growth and decay.

The recurring line 'Haz de cuenta que los dos fuimos basura' (Pretend that we were both trash) starkly conveys the speaker's sense of disillusionment and the desire to erase the past. The notion that 'todo fue un sueno y lo que paso volo' (everything was a dream and what happened flew away) suggests a wish to view the relationship as an ephemeral, almost unreal experience, further highlighting the emotional distance the speaker seeks to maintain. This song captures the pain of letting go and the necessity of moving forward, even when it means viewing a once-cherished relationship as something that has withered and died.