Postales Para Mario

Jaime Roos' song 'Postales Para Mario' is a heartfelt ode to friendship, aging, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two friends reflecting on their lives, their shared experiences, and the inevitable changes that come with growing older. The song opens with the imagery of 'buscando afiches rotos' (searching for torn posters) and 'viendo crecer las fotos' (watching photos grow), suggesting a nostalgic look back at their past. This sets the tone for a contemplative journey through memories and the realization of how time has altered their perspectives and priorities.

The chorus, with lines like 'Amigo, te estás poniendo serio y yo contigo' (Friend, you're getting serious and I with you) and 'amigo, me estoy poniendo viejo y tu conmigo' (Friend, I'm getting old and you with me), underscores the deep bond between the two friends. It highlights how they have grown and changed together, facing life's challenges and joys side by side. The mention of 'herrumbre del diluvio recorrido' (rust from the flood traveled) metaphorically speaks to the wear and tear of life's journey, yet also to the resilience and strength found in their companionship.

The song also touches on the theme of acceptance and the bittersweet nature of aging. Lines like 'los que no eran problemas hoy lo han sido' (what weren't problems today have been) and 'las que fueron penas no son' (what were sorrows are not) reflect a shift in perspective that comes with age. The repeated toasts 'A levantar la copa por otro medio siglo' (To raise the glass for another half-century) serve as a celebration of their enduring friendship and a recognition of the passage of time. The song's closing lines, 'un corazón de gracia sin preguntar que pasa, sin hablar de Dios' (a heart of grace without asking what happens, without talking about God), suggest a focus on the present moment and the value of their bond over existential questions.