Rosalía

The song 'Rosalía' by Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 is a poetic expression of yearning and unrequited love. The lyrics tell the story of a person who repeatedly seeks the attention and affection of Rosalía, a figure who seems to be the object of the singer's intense love. The repeated calls of 'Ay, Rosalía' throughout the song emphasize the longing and desperation in the singer's voice as he pleads for a response from his beloved.

The imagery of the singer ending up alone in the mountains, dressing himself in orange trees for lack of company, paints a picture of loneliness and the lengths one might go to when faced with unreciprocated feelings. The natural elements in the song, such as flowers, crickets, and orange groves, serve as companions in the absence of Rosalía's love. The metaphor of planting a 'conuco' (a small farm plot) with rainbows, caresses, wheat, and vegetables under the stream is a romanticized vision of a life filled with love and tenderness that the singer wishes to share with Rosalía.

Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 is known for his romantic ballads and the fusion of Latin rhythms with poetic lyrics. 'Rosalía' is a testament to his ability to evoke deep emotions through music. The song captures the essence of unfulfilled love and the hope that persists in the face of silence. The singer's plea for Rosalía to quickly confess her love, sadness without him, and the burning of his affection suggests a deep need for validation and the fear of being a 'soul in pain' without her.