Romance Para Tu Beso

José Larralde José Larralde

The Burning Passion of a Fleeting Kiss

José Larralde's song "Romance Para Tu Beso" is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the bittersweet nature of unrequited affection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both intense and ephemeral, symbolized by the recurring imagery of a burning kiss. This kiss, described as a "brasa azul" or blue ember, signifies a passion that is both beautiful and painful, leaving a lasting impact on the narrator's heart and soul.

The song is rich with natural imagery, comparing the beloved to a "fresca flor de la esperanza" (fresh flower of hope) and describing the landscape as a garden that comes alive at dawn. These metaphors highlight the purity and beauty of the beloved, while also emphasizing the narrator's deep emotional connection to her. The use of pastoral elements, such as the fields of new wheat and the trembling spikelets, evokes a sense of timelessness and the cyclical nature of life and love.

However, beneath the surface of this idyllic setting lies a profound sense of melancholy. The narrator is acutely aware that his love is not fully reciprocated, as he laments, "Es que ignoras que me quiere menos de lo que la quiero" (You don't know that she loves me less than I love her). This unbalanced affection casts a shadow over his love, turning his dreams into a source of both joy and torment. The song captures the essence of a love that is as consuming as it is unattainable, leaving the listener with a deep sense of empathy for the narrator's plight.

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  1. Del Sur Al Litoral
  2. Romance de Una Esperanza
  3. Bajo el tiglao
  4. Aunque Digas Que No
  5. Como Todas
  6. Décimas del Fogón
  7. El Pampa Rosendo
  8. Humo
  9. Mi Libro de Otoño
  10. Piñonero
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