Che pore'ỹme reho

Quemil Yambay's song 'Che pore'ỹme reho' is a poignant exploration of lost love and the deep emotional scars it leaves behind. The lyrics, sung in Guarani, reflect a profound sense of sorrow and longing. The song opens with the singer contemplating his fate and the inevitability of separation, as he feels the winds of change blowing him away from his beloved. This metaphor of the wind symbolizes the uncontrollable forces that drive people apart, despite their desires to stay together.

As the song progresses, the singer expresses his deep sadness and the futility of his actions. His heart is breaking, and he feels lost and confused, unable to understand what went wrong. The line 'Porque che chetavy voi, ndaikuaái mba'épa ha'éta' (Because I am foolish, I do not know what will happen) highlights his sense of helplessness and despair. Despite this, he continues to write and express his feelings as a poet, capturing the raw emotions of his experience.

The song also reflects on happier times, recalling moments of joy and love shared with his partner. The memory of their wedding day, surrounded by friends and family, contrasts sharply with the current state of their relationship. The singer laments the loss of these beautiful moments and the inevitability of their separation. The repeated refrain 'Ha upévare nde apysape che purahéi toñe'ê' (And therefore let my song be heard in your ears) underscores his desire for his beloved to remember him and the love they once shared, even as they drift apart.

In the final verses, the singer holds onto a glimmer of hope, wishing for a reunion and a return to the happiness they once knew. He acknowledges the suffering they both endure and pleads for a chance to live together again in harmony. This plea for reconciliation and the hope for a better future encapsulate the enduring human spirit and the longing for love and connection, even in the face of heartache and loss.