Por la tu puerta yo pasi

The song 'Por la tu puerta yo pasi' by Psalteria is a poignant expression of longing and unrequited love. The lyrics, sung in a poetic and somewhat archaic Spanish, paint a vivid picture of a lover's deep yearning and emotional turmoil. The opening lines describe the act of passing by the beloved's door, a common motif in romantic poetry symbolizing the lover's proximity yet emotional distance. The imagery of 'llevadura y bezi' (carrying and kissing) suggests a deep desire to be close and affectionate, yet the lover remains unfulfilled, only able to imagine the act of kissing the beloved's face.

The second stanza delves deeper into the lover's feelings, with the phrase 'No te nieges que tu bezi' (Do not deny that you kiss) indicating a plea for acknowledgment of mutual feelings. The metaphor of 'I ducado en el sarraf' (the ducat in the money changer) implies that the lover feels like a valuable coin, waiting to be exchanged or recognized. This metaphor highlights the lover's sense of worth and the hope that the beloved will see and value them in the same way.

The final stanza introduces a more melancholic tone, with the lover admiring the beloved's 'ojos pretos' (dark eyes) and expressing a willingness to die for them. The imagery of 'cavo foya y m'enterro' (I dig a grave and bury myself) underscores the depth of the lover's despair and the intensity of their emotions. This dramatic conclusion emphasizes the theme of unrequited love and the emotional toll it takes on the lover, making the song a powerful and moving piece of lyrical poetry.