El Amor Imposible

Horacio Ferrer's song "El Amor Imposible" delves into the poignant and melancholic theme of unattainable love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional turmoil and existential despair that accompanies a love that can never be fulfilled. The opening lines, "Ah, el amor imposible: sepa el júbilo, Lo saben ya los días y la casa," suggest that the joy of this love is known to the days and the house, indicating a deep, pervasive presence that is felt in every aspect of life. However, this joy is immediately contrasted with the stark reality that there will be no more embraces or shared breakfasts, emphasizing the physical and emotional void left by this impossible love.

The song continues to explore the theme of loss and separation, with lines like "Desde hoy será morirse la palabra. Mañana, es un buraco en el oscuro." Here, Ferrer uses the metaphor of death to describe the end of communication and connection, and the future is depicted as a dark, empty hole. The repetition of the phrase "dos otra vez" underscores the idea of returning to a state of loneliness and individuality after having experienced unity and togetherness.

Ferrer's use of surreal and vivid imagery, such as "Te vas toda de párpado sin ojo, Cayó mi corazón por una pierna," adds to the emotional intensity of the song. The heart falling for a leg and the eyelid without an eye symbolize the disintegration of the self and the absurdity of trying to hold onto something that is inherently unattainable. The final lines, "Pensá qué hubiera sido no querernos," reflect a bittersweet acceptance of the pain, suggesting that even though the love was impossible, it was still better to have experienced it than not to have loved at all. This song captures the essence of tragic beauty, where the pain of unattainable love is intertwined with the profound impact it leaves on the soul.