Oro

In her song "Oro," j mena delves into the bittersweet nostalgia of childhood and the realization of happiness that often comes too late. The lyrics reflect a longing to turn back time and relive the simple, yet profoundly joyful moments of youth. The artist expresses a deep sense of melancholy, acknowledging that while her life is going well, there is a persistent yearning for the past. This sentiment is encapsulated in the lines, "Pagaría lo que fuera por volver atrás el tiempo / Y vivir por un segundo lo que se fue con el viento," which translate to a willingness to pay anything to go back in time and experience those fleeting moments once more.

The song paints vivid pictures of childhood memories, such as buying a treat after school and the innocence of believing one had everything, even when material possessions were scarce. This is poignantly captured in the lines, "No sabía que era tan feliz / Cuando sin tenerlo todo, la verdad si lo tenía," meaning she didn't realize how happy she was when she seemingly had nothing but actually had everything. The lyrics also touch on the universal experience of growing up and the inevitable paths that life takes, as seen in, "Cada cual tomaba un camino / Así lo elige el destino," which speaks to the different directions life leads us.

j mena's song is a heartfelt ode to the golden moments of the past, now cherished as precious memories. The recurring theme of wanting to go back and the realization of past happiness highlight the common human experience of appreciating the value of moments only after they have passed. The song resonates with anyone who has ever looked back on their childhood with a sense of longing and a wish to relive those simpler times.