Sueño
Polo Negrete
The Heavenly Dream of Polo Negrete's 'Sueño'
Polo Negrete's song 'Sueño' is a deeply spiritual and religious piece that reflects the artist's Christian faith and his anticipation of the afterlife. The lyrics express a longing for the divine paradise described in Christian theology, where there is no pain, only love, and happiness. The song is a vivid depiction of the Christian hope for eternal life with God, as promised in the scriptures.
The song begins with a description of the rapture, a Christian eschatological event where believers are said to meet Jesus Christ in the air. The 'trompeta y su clamor' (trumpet and its clamor) is a reference to the biblical description of the second coming of Christ. The singer imagines the church ascending in white, singing 'Santo Santo Santo' (Holy Holy Holy), which is a traditional Christian hymn of praise. The lyrics also mention the transformation of the physical body into a new, glorified one, as per Christian belief.
The chorus of 'Sueño' is a declaration of faith and hope. Negrete dreams of walking on streets of gold, a metaphor for the perfection and glory of heaven, and of leaving behind all past sorrows. The 'árbol de la vida' (tree of life) is another biblical reference, symbolizing eternal life and sustenance in God's presence. The song culminates in the image of the 'bodas del cordero' (marriage supper of the Lamb), which represents the ultimate union of Christ with his church. Throughout the song, Negrete emphasizes that this vision is not merely a dream but a reality he believes in through faith.