Amante de Abril Y Mayo

Rocío Jurado's 'Amante de Abril Y Mayo' is a song that tells the story of a mature woman, described as being around forty years old, from Penaflor, a place in Spain. She is portrayed as a lady of status and wealth, 'senora de escudo y renta,' which suggests she comes from a noble family. Despite her beauty and stature, she has no lover. The song then describes a transformation in her, marked by a change in her hairstyle, which is a metaphor for a change in her life. The townspeople witness her saying goodbye to a young, tanned man as he rides away on his horse, indicating the start of a romantic relationship that defies the norms of age and social expectations.

The chorus of the song expresses the depth of the woman's love, using the metaphor of riding a horse to describe how she carries her lover in her heart. The lyrics poetically convey the pain and joy of love, with the seasons of April and May symbolizing the freshness and passion of their relationship. The song emphasizes the intensity of her feelings, which run deep within her veins, and encourages others to love with the same fervor and abandon.

Despite the gossip and judgment from the younger women of Penaflor, who talk about the age difference between the lovers, the woman defies societal norms and marries her young lover. The song ends with the image of her leaving the church in a mantilla, a traditional Spanish lace or silk veil worn over the head and shoulders, typically during religious ceremonies, which signifies her marriage to the young man from the cathedral. 'Amante de Abril Y Mayo' is a celebration of love that transcends age and societal expectations, and it is a testament to the power of passion and the courage to follow one's heart.