El Cantar Del Inca

Los Trovadores de Cuyo's 'El Cantar Del Inca' is a poetic homage to the natural beauty and spiritual strength of the Andean mountains. The song's narrator describes being born in the mountains, a place where the elements clash and nature reigns supreme. The imagery of lightning striking rocks and deer leaping over torrents paints a vivid picture of a rugged, untamed landscape. This setting is not just a backdrop but a formative influence on the narrator's character, imbuing them with the resilience and majesty of the mountains themselves.

The lyrics delve deeper into the narrator's personal connection to this environment. They were raised near the nest of a proud condor, whose silent song lulled them into dreams. This connection to the condor, a symbol of freedom and power in Andean culture, suggests that the narrator has inherited these qualities. The mountains, with their sheer cliffs and deep abysses, posed no threat to the narrator, symbolizing their fearlessness and inner strength. This resilience is mirrored in the narrator's emotional life, where they guard a treasure of love inspired by someone special.

The song also explores themes of unrequited love and emotional turmoil. The narrator warns their beloved not to provoke their 'mountain's wrath,' a metaphor for the intense emotions that lie beneath their stoic exterior. Despite their rugged exterior, the narrator reveals a softer side, inviting their beloved to discover the 'slopes made of love' and the 'peak full of flowers' within them. This duality of strength and vulnerability makes 'El Cantar Del Inca' a rich, multi-layered composition that resonates deeply with the listener.