La Leyenda Del Tiempo

Kiko Veneno's song "La Leyenda Del Tiempo" is a poetic exploration of the intricate relationship between dreams and time. The lyrics, rich with metaphor and imagery, delve into the ephemeral nature of dreams and the relentless march of time. The opening lines, "El sueño va sobre el tiempo / Flotando como un velero," suggest that dreams float above time like a sailboat, untethered and free. This imagery evokes a sense of dreams being delicate and transient, unable to be pinned down or controlled.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that time and dreams are inextricably linked. The lines "El tiempo va sobre el sueño / Hundido hasta los cabellos" depict time as being deeply embedded within dreams, almost drowning in them. This suggests that while dreams may seem to float above time, they are also deeply influenced and shaped by it. The mention of "Ayer y mañana comen / Oscuras flores de duelo" introduces a somber tone, indicating that both the past and the future are consumed by dark flowers of mourning, hinting at the inevitable passage of time and the loss that accompanies it.

The song also touches on the cyclical nature of life and the continuity between generations. The imagery of a child’s cry and an old man's broken tongue crossing paths on the same column symbolizes the connection between youth and age, dreams and time. The final stanza, "Y si el sueño finge muros / En la llanura del tiempo," suggests that while dreams may create illusions of barriers in the vast plain of time, time itself deceives dreams into believing they are born anew at each moment. This interplay between dreams and time highlights the fluid and ever-changing nature of existence, where boundaries are blurred and nothing is truly permanent.