A Mi Me Dieron El Mar

Piero's song 'A Mi Me Dieron El Mar' is a poetic exploration of love, nature, and human connection. The lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors that evoke the vastness and depth of the ocean, symbolizing the boundless and profound nature of love. The opening lines express a desire to immerse oneself in the presence of a loved one, to the point of losing track of time. This longing is beautifully captured in the metaphor of the ocean, with its endless horizons and ever-changing tides.

The recurring line 'A mi me dieron el mar' (They gave me the sea) suggests that the speaker has been gifted with the vastness and beauty of the ocean, which he equates to the emotions and experiences of love. The sea's elements—its shores, the crashing waves, the wind, and the water—are all metaphors for the different facets of love and communication. The 'air of the lips' that 'are the words' highlights the importance of verbal expression in conveying love and affection.

In the second verse, the speaker's yearning becomes more intimate and physical, expressing a desire to embrace and be close to the loved one. The mention of love being made of 'mud and stone' suggests that love is both fragile and enduring, shaped by the elements of life. The contrast between the speaker's gift of the sea and the loved one's gift of thirst, aroma, tenderness, and love underscores the complementary nature of their relationship. The final lines poignantly acknowledge that love, while beautiful, also carries pain, encapsulated in the word 'AMOR' (love) which 'has pain'. This duality of love—its joy and its sorrow—is a central theme of the song, making it a deeply emotional and relatable piece.