700 Kilómetros

Nohemi Barajas' song '700 Kilómetros' is a poignant exploration of longing and the emotional distance between two people. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is deeply missing a loved one, sitting and dreaming about their return. The repeated imagery of looking at a photograph and imagining the person's return highlights the depth of this longing. The distance of 700 kilometers becomes a symbol of the emotional and physical gap that the singer yearns to bridge.

The song's chorus emphasizes the desire to reconnect, to sing together again, and to see the loved one's honey-colored eyes. This imagery of eyes, described as 'almost green, almost mine, almost me,' suggests a deep connection and a sense of shared identity. The eyes are a window to the soul, and in this context, they represent a profound emotional bond that the singer feels is almost a part of themselves.

The lyrics also convey a sense of childlike anticipation and hope, as seen in the line 'I see the door like a child who longs for your gaze.' This metaphor captures the innocence and purity of the singer's longing, as well as the intense desire to experience the simple joys of being together again, like sharing candies and kisses. The song beautifully encapsulates the universal experience of missing someone dear and the hope that one day, the distance will be overcome, and the reunion will be as sweet as imagined.