Removiendo El Piso

Omi Hernandez's song 'Removiendo El Piso' delves into the emotional turbulence and enchantment that love can bring. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person living in a 'world of melodies,' using music as an escape from the fear of losing their beloved. This metaphorical 'shipwreck of loving' highlights the vulnerability and anxiety that often accompany deep affection. The artist's plea to be healed and given another chance by the 'aurora' suggests a longing for renewal and hope in the relationship.

The chorus, with its repetitive 'Tu uh uh uh uh, me estás removiendo el piso,' captures the destabilizing effect the beloved has on the singer. The phrase 'removiendo el piso' translates to 'shaking the ground,' indicating how profoundly the presence of the loved one affects the singer's emotional state. The imagery of 'sobrando el aire' (having too much air) and arriving 'sin previo aviso' (without prior notice) further emphasizes the unexpected and overwhelming nature of this love, likened to a spell or enchantment.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges the beloved's resilience and experience, noting that she has 'recorriste el camino' (traveled the path) many times. Despite this, her presence makes the singer feel like a child, filled with wonder and madness. This juxtaposition of maturity and childlike wonder underscores the transformative power of love. The song concludes with the singer feeling as though their soul and heart are being taken, and the 'river' that once flowed to the 'sea of your illusion' is drying up, symbolizing the deep emotional impact and the fear of losing this enchanting love.