A Pesar Del Viento

Los Gardelitos' song "A Pesar Del Viento" delves into the emotional turmoil of longing and loss. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the enduring nature of love and memories, even as time and distance create a painful separation. The repeated lines, "estoy pensando en vos nena" (I'm thinking of you, baby), emphasize the constant presence of the loved one in the narrator's thoughts, highlighting an unending emotional connection despite physical absence.

The metaphor of time as a harmful force is central to the song. Phrases like "el tiempo me lastima" (time hurts me) and "el tiempo me hace mal" (time does me harm) convey the agony of time passing without the loved one. This personification of time as an antagonist underscores the depth of the narrator's sorrow and the struggle to cope with the separation. The line "porq me lleva tu voz" (because it takes your voice away) suggests that time is eroding the tangible aspects of their relationship, such as the sound of the loved one's voice, making the pain even more acute.

Despite the passage of time and the metaphorical wind that represents change and distance, the narrator clings to the memories of their shared experiences. The lyrics, "las cosas q pasamos no moriran jamás" (the things we went through will never die), affirm the lasting impact of their relationship. However, the narrator is left in a state of confusion and heartache, unable to comprehend why the loved one has drifted away, as expressed in the line "pero a pesar del viento no puedo comprender porq te alejas así" (but despite the wind, I can't understand why you drift away like this). This unresolved longing and the quest for understanding are at the heart of the song's emotional resonance.