Hojas de Calendario

Julio Jaramillo's song 'Hojas de Calendario' poignantly captures the essence of time passing and the bittersweet memories of a lost love. The lyrics use the metaphor of calendar pages falling like years into the void of disillusionment, symbolizing how time slips away, often leaving behind a sense of unfulfilled dreams and broken promises. The imagery of these pages flying like doves carrying disappointments to a new sky painted with fresh illusions suggests a cycle of hope and disillusionment that many people experience in their lives.

The song also delves into the nostalgia of past love, with the 'snow of the years' gathering on the lips of the lovers, evoking a sense of shared history and the passage of time. The reference to a coffer filled with letters from a woman signifies the remnants of a once-passionate relationship, now reduced to mere memories stored away. This imagery highlights the transient nature of love and how it often leaves behind tangible yet distant reminders of what once was.

Jaramillo's lyrics further explore the haunting presence of a past lover's voice, described as appearing in the night like rain and silence, bringing back the longing for an old song. The shadow of the lover hides like tears in the fire, and the silent night trembles in the heart, emphasizing the emotional turmoil and the lingering impact of lost love. The song beautifully encapsulates the themes of time, memory, and the enduring pain of love that has faded but never truly disappears.