Mi Navidad

Lilly Goodman's 'Mi Navidad' is a song that transcends the traditional festive imagery to deliver a message of personal transformation and spiritual rebirth. The lyrics paint a picture of a soul experiencing an internal winter, devoid of the warmth and joy typically associated with the Christmas season. The absence of 'luces de colores' (colored lights) and 'villancicos' (carols) symbolizes a lack of hope and celebration in the narrator's life. This coldness represents a period of despair or loneliness that can occur at any time of the year, not just in December.

The turning point in the song comes with the arrival of a transformative presence, likened to the essence of Christmas itself. This change is described as a personal 'Navidad' (Christmas) that arrives to fill the narrator's heart with color and life. The metaphor of Jesus being born in the 'pesebre' (manger) of the narrator's life suggests a spiritual awakening or renewal. The song emphasizes the idea that the true meaning of Christmas is found in the birth of Jesus, who is portrayed as the ultimate gift and source of hope for a 'mundo tan herido' (wounded world).

Lilly Goodman, known for her contemporary Christian music, often incorporates her faith into her songs. 'Mi Navidad' is no exception, as it uses the holiday season to explore themes of faith, hope, and redemption. The lyrics invite listeners to reflect on the true 'sentido' (meaning) of Christmas, which the song suggests has been forgotten by many. Through its heartfelt message and Goodman's emotive delivery, 'Mi Navidad' serves as a reminder of the spiritual significance of the season and the transformative power of faith in one's life.