Días Azules

Ivan Ferreiro's 'Días Azules' is a poetic exploration of love, memory, and the inexorable march of fate. The song's lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors, painting a vivid picture of a love that is both haunting and uplifting. Ferreiro's use of musical and natural elements, such as 'trompetas soñando' (dreaming trumpets) and 'flotando sobre el mar' (floating over the sea), creates a dreamlike atmosphere that underscores the emotional depth of the song. The recurring motif of 'azul' (blue) symbolizes a sense of longing and the elusive nature of happiness and fulfillment.

The song delves into the passage of time and the impact of memories on the present. The lines 'Las noches se me van el mar detras de ti esta vez' (The nights pass by, the sea behind you this time) suggest a sense of loss and the relentless flow of time. Ferreiro's reference to 'una prosa de madera sin rima' (a wooden prose without rhyme) and 'grabado en mi memoria' (engraved in my memory) highlights the permanence of these memories, even as they fade into the past. The interplay between the past and present is a central theme, with the 'días azules' (blue days) representing moments of clarity and connection that are both fleeting and eternal.

The concept of fate and chance is woven throughout the song, particularly in the lines 'si el azar nos va empujando hasta el final solo habra casualidad' (if chance pushes us to the end, there will only be coincidence). Ferreiro suggests that while fate may guide us, it is ultimately the randomness of life that shapes our experiences. The repeated refrain 'ese azul nos va a alcanzar, ese azul nos va a salvar, ese azul nos va a matar' (that blue will reach us, that blue will save us, that blue will kill us) encapsulates the duality of fate—its power to both uplift and destroy. This duality is a poignant reminder of the complexity of human emotions and the unpredictable nature of life.