Vidala Del Nombrador

Melania Pérez's 'Vidala Del Nombrador' is a poetic exploration of identity, heritage, and the cyclical nature of life. The song's lyrics are rich with metaphors and vivid imagery, painting a picture of a deep connection to the earth and ancestral roots. The opening lines, 'Vengo del ronco tambor de la Luna / En la memoria del puro animal,' suggest a primal origin, linking the narrator to the ancient rhythms of nature and the cosmos. This connection to the earth is further emphasized with the line, 'Soy una astilla de tierra que vuelve / Hacia su antigua raíz mineral,' indicating a return to one's origins, both physically and spiritually.

The song continues to weave a tapestry of natural and cultural elements, with the narrator describing themselves as 'el que canta detrás de la copla' and 'Paisaje vivo mi canto es el agua.' These lines highlight the narrator's role as a storyteller and a living embodiment of the landscape, whose song is as essential and life-giving as water. The imagery of painting and unpainting grapes, drying and reviving green wood, symbolizes the cycles of creation and destruction, growth and decay, that are inherent in nature and human life.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator delves deeper into their connection with the land and its people. 'Vengo de adentro del hombre dormido / Bajo la tierra gredosa y carnal' speaks to a profound, almost mystical bond with the earth, where bloodlines and traditions flourish like vines in the soil. The mention of 'el amor bárbaro del carnaval' evokes the raw, unrestrained passion of cultural celebrations, while 'Nombro a la tierra que el trópico abraza' and 'el corazón maderero de Salta' pay homage to specific regions and their unique contributions to the narrator's identity. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of resilience and continuity, as the narrator declares that their name and essence will endure, returning like foam on the river's surface.