Velas Y Sahumerios

Los Cafres, a renowned Argentine reggae band, brings a poetic and mystical touch to their song 'Velas Y Sahumerios.' The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that explores themes of love, intimacy, and spiritual connection. The recurring motif of candles ('velas') that never extinguish symbolizes an enduring passion and connection between two lovers. This eternal flame suggests a love that persists through time and space, unyielding and ever-present.

The song also delves into the sensory experiences of love. Phrases like 'el agua de la piel tu nombre' (the water of the skin your name) and 'la música parece el silencio' (the music seems like silence) evoke a deep, almost spiritual connection that transcends the physical realm. These lines suggest that the presence of the beloved is so profound that it transforms ordinary experiences into something extraordinary and almost otherworldly. The music turning into silence could imply that their love is so complete that it fills all voids, leaving no room for anything else.

The imagery of 'las patas de la cama son columnas' (the legs of the bed are columns) and 'el vicio está en el techo del cielo' (the vice is in the roof of the sky) adds a layer of surrealism to the song. These lines paint a picture of a love that is both grounded and celestial, rooted in the physical world but reaching for the divine. The mention of 'sahumerios' (incense) further enhances the spiritual ambiance, suggesting rituals and sacred moments shared between the lovers. The song beautifully captures the essence of a love that is both earthly and ethereal, a union that is almost sacred in its intensity.