Tómalo de Mi Espera

Patricio Rey y Sus Redonditos de Ricota, often referred to simply as Los Redondos, is a legendary Argentine rock band known for their poetic and often cryptic lyrics. 'Tómalo de Mi Espera' is a song that encapsulates themes of hope, transformation, and the passage of time, wrapped in rich metaphorical language.

The song opens with the image of a sleeping bird in the narrator's bed, symbolizing a state of potential or dormant hope. The 'drops of white harmony' suggest purity and peace, which are fleeting as dawn breaks and the bird flies away. This imagery sets the tone for a journey from stillness to movement, from waiting to action. The repeated line 'Tómalo de mi espera' (Take it from my waiting) emphasizes the transition from a period of anticipation to one of realization and change.

The second verse introduces a victorious bird fleeing the skies, which could represent a soul or spirit finding freedom after a period of confinement. The 'nácar posado en mi lecho' (mother-of-pearl resting in my bed) adds a layer of beauty and preciousness to the dreamlike state described. This verse reinforces the idea that what remains after the wait is something valuable and transformative.

The song's refrain, 'Tómalo de mi espera y verás que el ave que queda vuela' (Take it from my waiting and you will see that the bird that remains flies), serves as a powerful reminder that patience and hope can lead to liberation and new beginnings. The bird's flight symbolizes the release of potential and the start of a new journey, making 'Tómalo de Mi Espera' a poignant reflection on the cycles of waiting and fulfillment in life.