Las Margaritas de Tu Casa

Los Manseros Santiagueños, a renowned Argentine folk group, bring to life a poetic and heartfelt narrative in their song 'Las Margaritas de Tu Casa.' The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love story intertwined with the beauty of nature, using the imagery of daisies ('margaritas') to symbolize the purity and simplicity of the emotions involved. The song opens with the image of small doves, likened to daisies, singing every morning, setting a serene and romantic tone.

As the narrator walks past these daisies on the way to their beloved's window, they seek answers about their love through the flowers. This act of questioning nature reflects a deep connection and reliance on the natural world to understand human emotions. The daisies, personified with the ability to blush and respond, suggest a shyness and innocence in the love being described. The mention of a kiss left on the beloved's face the previous night adds a layer of intimacy and tenderness to the narrative.

The song continues to weave the natural elements into the love story, with references to the dawn and the moon as silent witnesses to the couple's affection. The daisies are described as dancing when the beloved is looked at, and blushing when their hands are kissed, further emphasizing the deep bond between nature and love. The narrator's act of bringing down a star to place on the beloved's pillow symbolizes the lengths they are willing to go to express their love. The closing lines reveal a profound realization of the beloved's importance, likening them to a flower that sings and cries, and a sky filled with daisies in the stream of the narrator's soul.

'Las Margaritas de Tu Casa' is a beautiful ode to love, nature, and the simple yet profound ways they intertwine. The song's gentle melody and poetic lyrics create a timeless piece that resonates with the universal experience of love and the natural world's role in it.