ECLIPSE

Pedro Javier Hermosilla's song 'ECLIPSE' is a poetic exploration of love, loss, and the cyclical nature of life. The lyrics open with a vivid image of clouds parting to allow the sun to shine, symbolizing a moment of clarity or revelation. The search through cities, described as the largest chest to find something precious, suggests a quest for love or meaning in a vast, often overwhelming world. The journey is arduous, with 'carreteras sin asfalto' (unpaved roads) and burning shoes, indicating the physical and emotional toll of this search.

The chorus introduces the central metaphor of the eclipse, where the moon momentarily obscures the sun, casting a shadow over the 'plaza mayor' (main square). This imagery reflects a pivotal moment in the narrator's life, where a significant event or relationship casts a shadow over their existence. The line 'Delante de mi, su vida pasó' (In front of me, her life passed) suggests a moment of reflection or realization, where the narrator witnesses the passage of time and the end of a chapter in their life. The eclipse serves as a metaphor for a temporary but profound interruption, after which 'todo terminó' (everything ended).

As the song progresses, the moon moves away, allowing the sun to shine again, symbolizing the return to normalcy or the acceptance of loss. The narrator's journey continues, marked by the 'gotas del adios' (drops of goodbye) and the act of putting on shoes to return to their corner, signifying a return to routine or solitude. Hermosilla's use of natural imagery and the celestial dance between the sun and moon beautifully captures the transient nature of life's highs and lows, and the resilience required to move forward after moments of darkness.