Al Otro Lado Del Sol
La Makina
Escaping to a Love Beyond the Sun
La Makina's song "Al Otro Lado Del Sol" is a heartfelt plea for escape and renewal. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple yearning to leave behind a world filled with envy, malice, and confusion. The protagonist has prepared a boat, symbolizing readiness and hope for a new beginning. The repeated mention of finding a place for their love 'al otro lado del sol' (on the other side of the sun) suggests a utopian destination where their love can thrive without the negative influences of their current environment.
The song's chorus emphasizes urgency and determination. The call to 'prepare the luggage' and 'hurry up' reflects a sense of immediacy, as if the opportunity for escape is fleeting. The imagery of a new light guiding them to a blue sea represents clarity, peace, and a fresh start. The breeze that will carry their love away at dawn symbolizes a natural force aiding their journey, reinforcing the idea that their love is destined to find a better place.
In the second verse, the lyrics highlight the disillusionment with the world they are leaving behind. The couple no longer finds anything worth staying for and believes that to preserve their love, they must leave. The line 'we don't need people or to live by their side' underscores their desire for isolation from societal pressures and judgments. The repeated invitation to take each other's hand and not hesitate further emphasizes the strength of their bond and their commitment to this new beginning.
"Al Otro Lado Del Sol" is a romantic and hopeful anthem about seeking a sanctuary for love, free from the world's negativity. It speaks to the universal desire for a place where love can flourish untainted, driven by the belief that such a place exists, even if it is as far away as the other side of the sun.