Tiempo (feat. Roberto Chanel)

Osvaldo Pugliese's 'Tiempo,' featuring Roberto Chanel, is a poignant exploration of time, memory, and loss. The song's lyrics delve into the haunting absence of a loved one, capturing the essence of longing and the passage of time. The opening lines, 'Donde están sus ojos / Donde su sonrisa,' immediately set a tone of searching and yearning, as the narrator grapples with the void left by someone dear. This sense of loss is further emphasized by the imagery of a desolate garden, where 'Sombras en las sombras / Triste es el jardín,' painting a picture of a once-vibrant place now shrouded in sorrow.

The song's chorus, 'Tiempo de alegría / Donde has terminado / Tiempo de agonia / Que es lo que quedo,' contrasts the past joy with the present agony, highlighting the cruel passage of time. The narrator reflects on the fleeting nature of happiness and the enduring pain of loss. This theme is universal, resonating with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet nature of memories and the relentless march of time. The lyrics 'Hoy acaso sea / Necio y trasnochado / Estos versos grises / Lloren por su amor' suggest a sense of futility and melancholy, as the narrator's words become a lament for a love that can never be reclaimed.

The recurring motif of time as an eternal force is evident in lines like 'Tiempo eterno de vaivenes / Tiempo eterno,' where time is depicted as an unending cycle of ups and downs. The song's closing lines, 'Toda música / Rumor de secas hojas / Toda voz / El eco turbio / De su adiós,' encapsulate the pervasive sense of loss, where even music and voices become mere echoes of a painful farewell. Pugliese's masterful composition, combined with Chanel's emotive delivery, creates a timeless piece that speaks to the heartache of lost love and the inexorable passage of time.