Cometa

Juliana Velasquez's song 'Cometa' delves into the ephemeral nature of love and the pain of separation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that, despite its intensity and the deep connection between the partners, ultimately falls apart. The song begins with a sense of longing and nostalgia, as the narrator reflects on the twelve nights without their partner's presence. This absence is felt deeply, disrupting their sleep and causing memories of shared experiences, like a trip to see the snow, to fade away.

The chorus emphasizes the efforts made to keep the relationship alive, with the partners promising to cross 'more than a thousand rivers' to stay together. This metaphor highlights the lengths they were willing to go to maintain their bond. However, despite their best efforts, they find themselves lost and wounded, victims of their own fears and the lies they told each other. The repetition of the word 'abatidos' (defeated) underscores the emotional toll of their failed attempts to salvage the relationship.

In the end, the song reflects on the inevitability of their separation. The poignant line 'A volar cometa nunca fuimos' (We never went to fly a kite) symbolizes the unfulfilled dreams and plans they had together. The kite, often a symbol of freedom and joy, represents the experiences they never got to share. 'Cometa' is a heartfelt exploration of love's impermanence and the lingering pain of what could have been, capturing the bittersweet essence of lost love and the struggle to move on.