Quiera Dios
Rigo Tovar
A Heartfelt Plea for Love in 'Quiera Dios'
Rigo Tovar's song 'Quiera Dios' is a passionate and heartfelt plea for love and recognition. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of longing and admiration, as the singer describes the captivating beauty of his beloved. The imagery of 'tu boca roja, como manzana' (your red mouth, like an apple) and 'esos ojoazos, lindos traviesos' (those big, beautiful, mischievous eyes) paints a vivid picture of the object of his affection. These descriptions highlight the intensity of his feelings and the impact that her physical presence has on him.
The song delves deeper into the emotional realm as the singer expresses his desire to be a significant part of his beloved's life. The lines 'Como quisiera, yo ser tu sueño, para vivir junto a ti' (How I wish to be your dream, to live with you) reveal his yearning to be more than just an admirer; he wants to be an integral part of her existence. This longing is further emphasized in the chorus, where he wishes that she would remember his name and reciprocate his feelings, 'Quiera dios que algún día mi nombre, lo grabaras en tu pensamiento, y tus labios me digan te quiero' (May God grant that one day you engrave my name in your thoughts, and your lips say 'I love you').
The song's emotional climax is reached when the singer vows that if his wish comes true, he would be the happiest man in the world, and 'el sol brillará para siempre, en mi vivir' (the sun will shine forever in my life). This metaphor of eternal sunshine symbolizes the profound joy and fulfillment that love would bring to his life. Rigo Tovar's 'Quiera Dios' is a beautiful expression of unrequited love, hope, and the deep desire for emotional connection.