Era En Abril

“Era En Abril” by Juan Carlos Baglietto and Silvina Garré is a poignant and deeply emotional song that delves into the profound grief of losing a child. The lyrics are a raw and honest portrayal of the sorrow and emptiness that follows such a devastating event. The song begins with the narrator expressing their overwhelming sadness, describing their voice as a mix of trills and blood, symbolizing the pain and the broken dreams that have resulted from the loss of their child. The repetition of “mi niño” emphasizes the deep connection and the irreplaceable void left by the child’s absence.

The song continues to paint a vivid picture of the child who never got the chance to experience life. The imagery of the child being unable to fill their mouth with voice or take in the vastness of life due to their small size is heart-wrenching. The mention of April, a time often associated with renewal and new beginnings, contrasts sharply with the tragedy of the child’s death, adding to the emotional weight of the song. The lyrics also reflect on the dreams and hopes the parents had for their child, now shattered and replaced with an unbearable sense of loss.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator grapples with the reality of their grief, questioning what to do with the love and care they had prepared for their child. The mention of “dos pechos llenos de leche y dolor” (two breasts full of milk and pain) is a powerful metaphor for the nurturing that now has no recipient. The song concludes with a contemplation of whether it would be better for the parents to join their child in death, highlighting the depth of their despair. “Era En Abril” is a moving tribute to the pain of losing a child and the enduring impact of such a loss on the parents’ lives.