Anna e Miguel

The song 'Anna e Miguel' by Mecano tells a poignant and tragic love story set against the backdrop of the sea. The narrative begins with a passionate night between Anna and Miguel, where their love is described as fiery and intense. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of their intimate moments, with Anna slowly engaging in a familiar game with Miguel. The sea, personified, seems to be envious of their love, hinting at the impending tragedy.

As the night turns to dawn, Miguel is seen on his boat, preparing to leave. He asks Anna for a kiss and to wait for him on the beach. The sea, described as a jealous entity, calls Miguel a cowardly fisherman and demands that he bid farewell to Anna, as it desires her love entirely for itself. This foreshadows the sea's role in the separation of the lovers. Anna waits for Miguel's return, but he never comes back, and she gradually turns into a white rock, a symbol of her eternal wait and sorrow. The imagery of Anna becoming a rock with traces of her tears is a powerful metaphor for her unending grief and the permanence of her loss.

The song concludes with a haunting legend that during storms, it is believed that Miguel is fearlessly battling the sea to return to Anna. This adds a layer of myth and eternal struggle to their love story, suggesting that their love transcends even death. The repetition of 'lacrimò' (cried) emphasizes the depth of Anna's sorrow and the relentless nature of her wait. The sea, which took Miguel away, is now the only thing that can caress Anna, symbolizing the cruel twist of fate that binds her to the very entity that caused her pain.