Entre Los Arboles
Mar De Copas
A Dance of Enchantment and Heartache in 'Entre Los Arboles'
Mar De Copas' song 'Entre Los Arboles' weaves a tale of enchantment, heartache, and the mystical interplay between love and fantasy. The lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors, painting a vivid picture of a magical forest where the protagonist encounters a bewitching figure. The recurring motif of seeing someone 'andar entre los árboles' (walking among the trees) suggests a sense of elusive beauty and mystery, as if the person is both part of the natural world and a supernatural entity.
The song delves into themes of missed opportunities and the pain of unfulfilled love. Lines like 'Por no dejar correr un par de viejas lágrimas' (For not letting a couple of old tears run) and 'Por olvidar la magia que un alma en pena me enseñó' (For forgetting the magic that a sorrowful soul taught me) reflect a deep sense of regret and longing. The protagonist seems to be haunted by what could have been, as they repeatedly encounter this enchanting figure in the forest, only to be left with a sense of loss and yearning.
The use of fairy tale elements, such as angels, fairies, and witches, adds a layer of fantasy to the narrative. The 'princesa de sueños' (princess of dreams) and the 'bruja del mal más linda y tierna' (the most beautiful and tender witch of evil) create a dichotomy between innocence and danger, love and enchantment. The protagonist's response to the witch's spell 'con una flor' (with a flower) symbolizes a gesture of pure, untainted love in the face of dark magic. This interplay of light and dark, reality and fantasy, makes 'Entre Los Arboles' a captivating exploration of the complexities of love and desire.