Un Recuerdo Que Olvidar

Melendi's song "Un Recuerdo Que Olvidar" tells the poignant story of a woman who once held a significant place in the narrator's life but has now become a painful memory to forget. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who sought to be the queen of the narrator's affections, elevating him to a knight of mischief and momentarily making him forget reality. She is described as a unique vice, comparable to a bottle, and the only queen with a crown of tar, symbolizing her allure and the darkness that surrounds her.

The song delves deeper into her tragic existence, portraying her as the "mujer pantera" (panther woman) who crossed the sea in a small boat, risking everything for a fleeting moment of freedom. Despite her efforts, she remains trapped in a metaphorical fortress, unable to escape the bar that everyone calls a witch. This bar, a place of temporary solace and escape, becomes her prison, and she is the princess of this sorrowful realm.

Living at 13 Magdalena Street, she dies a thousand times a day from sorrow but refrains from crying for fear of sinking further into despair. She longs for a way out, whether through a prescription, a message in a bottle, or a magical lamp to trade her three wishes for dreams. Her story is one of unfulfilled desires and relentless pursuit of freedom, ultimately becoming a memory the narrator wishes to forget. The repetition of her being the princess of the bar and now just a memory to forget underscores the tragic and cyclical nature of her existence.