Habaneira da Fin

Marful's 'Habaneira da Fin' is a poignant exploration of loss, time, and the elusive nature of love. The song's lyrics, sung in Galician, reflect a deep sense of melancholy and introspection. The opening lines, 'que tiña que hoxe non teño / que buscaba xa perdín,' translate to 'what I had today I don't have / what I was looking for I already lost,' setting the tone for a narrative of regret and the relentless passage of time. The singer is in a race against time, 'competindo co tempo,' and feels the urgency of her own end, 'apurando a miña fin.' This suggests a life lived in haste, perhaps filled with missed opportunities and unfulfilled desires.

The song delves into the theme of unrequited love and the existential quest for meaning. The lines 'que tiña que nunca tiven? o amor…, a condición / ambivalencia de estrela / que vai perdendo a color' translate to 'what did I have that I never had? love..., the condition / ambivalence of a star / that is losing its color.' Here, the singer reflects on the love she never truly possessed and the fading brilliance of her existence, much like a star losing its luster. This metaphor of a dimming star poignantly captures the sense of fading hope and vitality.

In the latter part of the song, the singer expresses a desire to retreat into the shadows, 'quero vivir na penumbra, ser a da porta de atrás,' which means 'I want to live in the shadows, be the one at the back door.' This longing for obscurity and honesty, 'se teño que ser honesta / á túa sombra nunca máis,' or 'if I have to be honest / never again in your shadow,' signifies a yearning for authenticity and liberation from the torment of unfulfilled love. The song's melancholic tone and introspective lyrics resonate deeply, painting a vivid picture of a woman grappling with the passage of time and the elusive nature of love.