El Bardo

The song 'El Bardo' by Nicho Hinojosa tells a poignant story of unrequited love and the consequences of unspoken feelings. The lyrics describe a 'bardo,' or bard, who falls deeply in love with a young woman from high society. Despite his deep affection, the bard is likened to a sad clown, laughing on the outside while crying on the inside, a metaphor for his hidden sorrow and the facade he maintains.

The bard follows the object of his affection, collecting the orchids that symbolize his love for her, but the young woman remains unaware of his feelings. In a tragic turn, she marries someone else, leaving the bard's love unacknowledged. The story reaches its climax when the bard dies under a moonlit sky, surrounded by stars, his death marked by the sounds of his heartache. The woman, upon learning the true depth of the bard's love for her after his death, is stricken with regret and madness, lamenting that she too loved him and wishing she had known of his feelings.

'El Bardo' is a narrative of love, loss, and the pain of missed opportunities. It serves as a reminder of the importance of expressing one's feelings and the heartbreak that can ensue when love remains unspoken. Nicho Hinojosa's rendition of this tale is likely to evoke strong emotions in listeners, as it touches on universal themes of love and regret.