La Luna Me Sabe a Poco

The song 'La Luna Me Sabe A Poco' by the Spanish rock band Marea is a poetic exploration of intense desire and the feeling that life's offerings are insufficient. The lyrics are rich with metaphor and emotion, painting a picture of a person who craves more from life and love than what they are currently experiencing.

The opening lines introduce a character who feels their heart is fully covered, as if tiled to the ceiling, and the singer offers to decorate it with a border of kisses. This imagery suggests a heart that is closed off or protected, and the desire to break through that barrier with affection. The song continues to describe the character's disdain for passivity and their pride in being untamed and free, much like a wild mare. The use of the mare metaphor emphasizes a strong, independent spirit that refuses to be restrained.

As the song progresses, the singer reveals their own deep yearnings, comparing their intense emotions to oceans seeping out at night. The mention of a 'gato en las entrañas' (a cat in the guts) and trembling eyelashes conveys a sense of restless anticipation. The chorus speaks of a shared meal at dawn, symbolizing a union and the fulfillment of desire. However, the recurring line that the moon always tastes 'a poco' (insufficient) to the singer highlights a perpetual dissatisfaction, a longing for something more profound and all-consuming than what they have, akin to the insatiable hunger for the warmth and madness of the sun.