Hoja En Blanco

Mario Luis's song 'Hoja En Blanco' is a poignant exploration of lost love and the enduring pain of separation. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is unable to forget a past love, despite the passage of time and the changes in their lives. The song opens with the protagonist reflecting on the impossibility of erasing the memory of his former lover from his mind. This sets the tone for a narrative filled with longing and sorrow, as he recounts the day she left and the deep sadness that followed.

The imagery of a train taking away their childhood dreams symbolizes the finality of their separation. The protagonist's feelings of abandonment are palpable as he describes how she packed away her emotions and left, despite her attempts to console him with words of love. The return to his hometown only deepens his despair when he learns that she has married someone else. The moon, often a symbol of eternal love and longing, turns its back on him, emphasizing his sense of isolation and unfulfilled love.

The chorus, with its metaphor of flying and dreaming, suggests a bittersweet acceptance of their separate paths. He acknowledges that she can no longer 'fly' with him, even though his dreams will always be intertwined with her. The song's title, 'Hoja En Blanco' (Blank Page), poignantly captures the emptiness he feels upon receiving a letter from her that says nothing, symbolizing the void left in his life by her absence. Despite moving on with another love, he admits that he will always dream of her and sing sad songs in her memory, highlighting the enduring impact of their lost love.