Las Margaritas

Ignacio Corsini's song 'Las Margaritas' is a poignant tale of unrequited love and deep emotional yearning. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply in love with a woman, symbolized by the act of picking the most beautiful daisy ('margarita') from his homeland. He offers this flower to the Virgin Mary, hoping for a cure for his heartache. This act of devotion underscores the depth of his feelings and his desperation for relief from his emotional suffering.

The song's narrative reveals that the source of his sorrow is a young woman, the daughter of a local rancher named Nicanor. He recalls seeing her one beautiful afternoon, and from that moment, she captured his heart as if by a spell ('gualicho'). This encounter has left him in a state of constant longing, driving him to ride his horse ('alazán') every evening, filled with the hope and bravado of his love. The recurring imagery of picking daisies and offering them to his beloved symbolizes his pure and earnest affection, as well as his willingness to go to great lengths for her.

The lyrics also convey a sense of nostalgia and melancholy. The daisies he picks bleed, mirroring the pain of his unfulfilled love. Despite his efforts, his love remains unreciprocated, and this unrequited passion fills him with sorrow. The song's emotional depth is further highlighted by the lyrical comparison of the daisies to a lyrical song, suggesting that his love, though unreturned, is beautiful and poetic. Corsini's heartfelt delivery and the evocative imagery make 'Las Margaritas' a touching exploration of love, longing, and the pain of unrequited affection.