Parte Meteorológico

Joaquín Sabina's song "Parte Meteorológico" uses weather metaphors to explore the tumultuous nature of a romantic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of emotional instability, likening the ups and downs of love to unpredictable weather patterns. The opening lines set the stage for this metaphor, describing a relationship marked by instability and sudden changes, much like a stormy forecast. The imagery of storms, variable winds, and ice in veins captures the emotional turbulence and coldness that can arise between lovers.

The song delves deeper into the complexities of love, using meteorological terms to describe the intensity and volatility of romantic feelings. Phrases like "besarte es desatar un huracán" (kissing you is unleashing a hurricane) and "algunas nieves dan calor cuando se van" (some snows give warmth when they melt) highlight the paradoxical nature of love, where passion can both ignite and extinguish. The mention of isobars, chains, and the port of the lover's mouth further emphasizes the challenges and barriers that must be navigated in a relationship.

Sabina also touches on the aftermath of love's storms, describing the lingering effects of emotional coldness and isolation. The lines "la gota fría se instala entre mis huesos y los tuyos" (the cold drop settles between my bones and yours) and "caerá un rayo en mi torre de Babel" (a lightning bolt will strike my Tower of Babel) evoke a sense of desolation and ruin. The recurring refrain of "ni contigo ni sin ti" (neither with you nor without you) encapsulates the central theme of the song: the inescapable and often painful entanglement of love, where separation and togetherness both bring their own forms of suffering.