Posadeña Linda

Ramón Ayala's 'Posadeña Linda' is a song that evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and love for one's homeland. The lyrics describe a journey back to a place of significant emotional importance, where the singer first experienced love. The 'bajada vieja' or 'old descent' mentioned in the song is a path that leads the singer back to memories of a past love and a connection to the land. The river, which 'waits' for the singer, serves as a metaphor for the flow of time and the constancy of nature amidst the changes in one's life.

The chorus, with its repeated plea to the river for dreams, suggests a longing for the comfort and inspiration that the singer associates with his homeland. 'Posadeña linda' refers to a woman from Posadas, a city in Argentina, and by extension, it symbolizes the beauty and allure of the place itself. The mention of 'Mburucuyá,' a type of passionflower, adds to the song's romantic imagery. The singer's yearning for the 'lumbre' (light), 'ojos claros' (clear eyes), and 'palpitar' (heartbeat) of Posadas reflects a deep emotional connection to the city and its people.

The song also touches on the unique characteristics of the singer's homeland, the 'tierra roja' or 'red land,' which is likely a reference to the red soil found in parts of Argentina. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the enchanting nights, the local children ('gurises'), women, and landmarks such as Cerro Azul and Candelaria. The 'grito de los hacheros' (cry of the woodcutters) and the 'picadas' (paths in the forest) evoke the region's rural and laborious life. The song is a tribute to the land's beauty and the pain of separation from it, as the singer carries the essence of his homeland wherever he goes.