Tonada De Un Viejo Amor

Juan Carlos Baglietto's 'Tonada De Un Viejo Amor' is a poignant exploration of nostalgia and the enduring impact of a past love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that once was, now only a memory etched in the sands of time. The opening lines, 'Y nunca te he de olvidar / en la arena me escribias / el viento lo fue borrando / y estoy mas solo mirando el mar,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the transient nature of love and the loneliness that follows its departure. The imagery of writing in the sand, only to have it erased by the wind, symbolizes the fleeting moments of happiness that are now lost to time.

The song continues to reminisce about a specific moment under the midday sun, where a kiss is compared to a ripe apricot filled with honey. This metaphor not only conveys the sweetness and intimacy of the moment but also the natural, almost inevitable, progression of their relationship. The line 'Herida la de tu boca / que lastima sin dolor' suggests a wound that, while not physically painful, leaves a lasting emotional scar. This duality of pleasure and pain is a recurring theme in the song, reflecting the complex emotions associated with lost love.

As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to relive those moments, to see the beloved's smile and feel the warmth of their presence once more. However, there is an acceptance of the harsh reality that 'no vuelve mas / el verano en que me amabas,' acknowledging that the past cannot be reclaimed. The final lines, 'que es ancho y negro el olvido / y entra el otoño en mi corazón,' evoke a sense of deep melancholy, as the singer resigns to the vast, dark expanse of forgetfulness and the onset of emotional autumn. This seasonal metaphor underscores the inevitable passage of time and the fading of memories, leaving the listener with a profound sense of longing and introspection.