Laia

Raúl Ybarnegaray's song 'Laia' is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the deep yearning that accompanies it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's emotional landscape, where he grapples with the pain of unattainable love. The name 'Laia' itself becomes a symbol of an idealized, almost ethereal figure who remains out of reach. The singer's struggle to articulate his feelings is evident in lines like 'Laia, yo que tanto fui canción desnuda,' suggesting that he has always been open and vulnerable, yet now finds it difficult to express his emotions about her.

The imagery in the song is rich and evocative, with references to 'ventanas' (windows) and 'estrellas' (stars) that he can never touch, symbolizing the distance and impossibility of his desires. The metaphor of 'frescura de tu playa' (the freshness of your beach) juxtaposed with the impossibility of 'abriendo las puertas de tu amanecer' (opening the doors of your dawn) further emphasizes the unattainable nature of Laia. The singer's longing is so intense that he imagines celebrating her very existence, as seen in the lines 'yo le haría una fiesta a todos tus lunares' (I would throw a party for all your moles).

The recurring plea for Laia to 'dale tu voz a mis montañas' (give your voice to my mountains) so that he can at least dream she is calling him underscores the depth of his yearning. This plea is a desperate attempt to find solace in the fantasy of her affection, even if it is just a dream. The song concludes with a resigned acceptance of reality, acknowledging that Laia is 'princesa de otra fábula' (princess of another fable) and that no one has ever died of love, highlighting the bittersweet nature of his unfulfilled desires.