La Banqueta (feat. Josué Alaniz)

Melissa Robles' song 'La Banqueta,' featuring Josué Alaniz, is a poignant narrative about love, loss, and the passage of time. The song begins with a man telling a woman that he must leave, hinting at promises that cannot be kept. This sets the stage for a story of heartbreak and unfulfilled expectations. The woman, left in a state of confusion and sorrow, questions why life has taken such a cruel turn, robbing her of her happiness in the month of April. The imagery of the open door symbolizes the abrupt and unresolved nature of their parting.

The woman finds solace in sitting on the 'banqueta' (sidewalk), a place where she contemplates her loss and the fleeting nature of time. She watches as her future turns into the past, biting her memories to avoid crying. This metaphor of biting memories suggests a desperate attempt to hold onto the past while simultaneously trying to suppress the pain it brings. The song captures the essence of how a single moment can change the course of one's life, leaving behind a trail of what-ifs and lost opportunities.

As time passes, the woman keeps her sorrow to herself, locking it away in a metaphorical drawer. Despite aging, her love for the man only grows stronger. Every day at 6, she returns to the sidewalk, accompanied by the ever-present hope that he might return. This ritual underscores the enduring nature of her love and the hope that keeps her going. The song's repetitive questioning of how she had everything and lost it all highlights the universal theme of grappling with loss and the passage of time. 'La Banqueta' is a touching exploration of the human condition, capturing the bittersweet reality of love and the enduring hope that often accompanies it.