Lo Más Bonito

Jorge Guerrero's song 'Lo Más Bonito' is a poignant exploration of love, regret, and the wistful longing for what could have been. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply in love but is tormented by the thought that he met his beloved too late. The recurring theme of 'what could have been' is central to the song, as the narrator imagines a life where he and his love met earlier, leading to a happier and more fulfilling existence.

The song is rich with metaphors and imagery that convey the depth of the narrator's emotions. He describes himself as 'enguayabao,' a term that refers to being heartbroken and hungover, suggesting that his love for this person is both intoxicating and painful. The imagery of being 'ebrio de pura pasión' (drunk with pure passion) and 'moribundo y trasnochado' (dying and sleepless) further emphasizes the intensity of his feelings and the toll it has taken on him.

Guerrero also uses the metaphor of a 'cuatrico viajero' (a small traveling guitar) to symbolize his own state of being. Just as the guitar is out of tune and abandoned, so too is the narrator's life without the love he yearns for. The song's narrative takes a hopeful turn as he imagines a life where they are married, living in a paradise illuminated by the sun, with roses that are songs and the sweetness of honey representing the taste of his beloved's lips. The ultimate dream is to have a child, a symbol of their pure and profound love, whom they would cherish and raise together.

'Lo Más Bonito' is a heartfelt ballad that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of missed opportunities in love. It captures the essence of longing and the bittersweet nature of imagining a perfect life that remains just out of reach.