Ahí Van Camino Hacia El Altar (Ave Maria)

Leo Mattioli's song 'Ahí Van Camino Hacia El Altar (Ave Maria)' is a poignant narrative of lost love and unfulfilled desires. The song opens with the familiar invocation 'Ave María,' setting a solemn and almost sacred tone. This is fitting, as the lyrics describe a wedding scene, a moment traditionally filled with joy, but here it is tinged with sorrow and regret.

The protagonist watches his former lover walk down the aisle, hand in hand with another man. He observes the couple, noting the sadness in her eyes, which betrays her true feelings. The lyrics suggest that the bride is not genuinely in love with her groom; instead, she is fulfilling a capricious decision. The protagonist is convinced that she is merely pretending to be happy, masking her true emotions as she heads towards the altar.

The song delves deeper into the emotional turmoil of the protagonist, who believes that his former lover will never forget him. He was her first love, the one who introduced her to the depths of passion and intimacy. The lyrics poignantly express his certainty that she will think of him even when she is with her new husband, longing for the warmth and connection they once shared.

As the couple exits the church, the protagonist is acutely aware of her hidden tears. While others may think she is crying out of joy, he knows that her tears are for him, for the love they lost. The repetition of 'Ave María' throughout the song underscores the sacredness of their past love and the tragedy of its loss, making this a deeply emotional and relatable piece for anyone who has experienced the pain of unrequited love.