Boquita de Luna

Los Nocheros' song 'Boquita de Luna' is a poignant and poetic exploration of love, loss, and longing. The title, which translates to 'Little Moon Mouth,' sets a dreamy and ethereal tone that permeates the entire song. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that feels almost otherworldly, with references to sacred love, stars, and the interplay between earth and sky. The imagery of 'trensados cabellos' (braided hair) and 'luz de amor sagrado' (light of sacred love) evokes a sense of purity and deep emotional connection.

The song delves into the pain of separation and the enduring nature of love. The lines 'No fui de la tierra / Tampoco del cielo / El día que te fuiste' (I was neither of the earth / Nor of the sky / The day you left) highlight the narrator's sense of dislocation and loss. This feeling is further emphasized in the chorus, where the narrator confesses, 'Yo nunca te olvido / Por siempre te quiero' (I never forget you / I always love you). The juxtaposition of physical closeness and emotional distance is poignantly captured in 'Pensar de tan cerquita / Se me fué el alma tan lejos' (Thinking of being so close / My soul went so far away).

The song also incorporates elements of rural life and nature, grounding its ethereal themes in a tangible setting. References to 'tu rancho' (your ranch), 'un patio regadito' (a watered patio), and 'los grillos del monte' (the crickets of the forest) create a vivid backdrop that enhances the emotional depth of the lyrics. The mention of 'el cacuy monte adentro' (the cacuy deep in the forest) adds a layer of cultural richness, as the cacuy is a bird in Argentine folklore often associated with sorrow and lament. This blend of personal and cultural elements makes 'Boquita de Luna' a deeply resonant and evocative song.