Hoy Te Invito A Mi Niñez
Liuba Maria Hevia
A Journey Back to Innocence: Liuba Maria Hevia's Invitation to Childhood
Liuba Maria Hevia's song 'Hoy Te Invito A Mi Niñez' is a heartfelt invitation to revisit the innocence and wonder of childhood. The lyrics are a poetic exploration of the artist's own memories and experiences, inviting the listener to join her in a nostalgic journey. The song opens with an invitation to explore her childhood, suggesting a desire to share the purity and simplicity of those early years. This is a call to embrace the familiar and the comforting, to 'liberate' faith and belief in the goodness of the world.
The recurring theme of growth and fantasy is central to the song. Hevia speaks of wanting to see the listener grow, nourished by the fruits of imagination and joy. The imagery of birds and their exuberance symbolizes freedom and the unrestrained happiness that often characterizes childhood. By inviting the listener to 'desbordar la algarabía de los pájaros que amé' (overflow with the joy of the birds I loved), Hevia is encouraging a return to a state of unfiltered joy and wonder.
The song also touches on the idea of love and its transformative power. Hevia suggests that by loving her, the listener can experience a kind of love that is pure and untainted by the harsh realities of adulthood. This love brings 'desvelos que no hacen daño' (worries that do no harm) and 'nuevos grillos en las manos' (new crickets in the hands), metaphors for harmless concerns and small, delightful surprises. The 'amor frágil, peregrino' (fragile, wandering love) she speaks of is a delicate, transient love that is deeply connected to the innocence of childhood. Through this song, Hevia beautifully captures the essence of childhood as a time of unblemished joy, imagination, and gentle love, inviting us all to reconnect with that part of ourselves.