Mi Semilla

La Vela Puerca's song 'Mi Semilla' is a poetic exploration of hope, resilience, and the desire for personal growth. The lyrics metaphorically use the imagery of planting a seed as a symbol for nurturing and developing one's life or dreams, despite the challenges that may arise. The opening lines express a determination to persevere ('Yo te planto de nuevo y a ver'), suggesting that even if life's circumstances hinder growth, the speaker is willing to try again, fostering an environment for the seed – a metaphor for a dream or aspect of life – to flourish.

The song continues with a whimsical element as a 'duende' (a fairy or goblin in Spanish folklore) appears, offering advice on how to achieve the dreams that the speaker and the listener aspire to learn. This magical figure represents the unexpected guidance or inspiration that can appear in one's life, encouraging the pursuit of one's dreams ('Y esta vez yo lo quiero sacar'). The repeated commitment to change ('Voy a cambiar de receta por esta vez') and the anticipation of the seed's blossoming ('Y las flores que vas a dar') signify a readiness to embrace change and the rewards it may bring.

The final verses of the song reveal a more grounded and perhaps hedonistic aspect of the speaker's motivation, as the growth of the seed is associated with having something 'Pa' fumar' (to smoke). This could be interpreted as a desire for simple pleasures or a reference to recreational drug use, which is not uncommon in rock culture. However, it also reinforces the theme of enjoying the fruits of one's labor and the importance of finding joy in the present moment ('Vamo' a hacerla hoy'). Overall, 'Mi Semilla' is a song that resonates with themes of persistence, learning, and savoring life's offerings.