Menta y limon

Roque Narvaja's song 'Menta y Limón' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics begin with a nostalgic recollection of a love that blossomed quickly and intensely. The initial connection between the two lovers is immediate and powerful, leading them to share intimate moments and eventually marry. However, the reality of life soon sets in, with financial struggles and unfulfilled dreams creating a rift between them. The metaphor of 'el fracaso fue un cristal' (failure was a crystal) poignantly illustrates how their relationship, once clear and beautiful, becomes fractured and ultimately shatters, leaving them separated and disillusioned.

The chorus of the song captures the deep sense of longing and emptiness that follows the breakup. The imagery of 'mis manos son hielo sin tu espalda' (my hands are ice without your back) and 'mi frente un infierno sin tu calma' (my forehead an inferno without your calm) vividly conveys the physical and emotional void left by the absence of the loved one. The contrasting flavors of 'menta y limón' (mint and lemon) symbolize the bittersweet nature of their memories, blending moments of sweetness with the sharp sting of loss.

As the song progresses, the narrator reflects on his life post-breakup. He describes a sense of aimlessness, wandering through life while mixing truth and lies, and changing his identity to cope with the pain. Despite attempts to move on, such as quitting drinking and eating the ex-lover's favorite fruit, he finds himself back at the starting point, unable to escape the shadow of his past. The song ends on a note of unresolved longing, with the narrator still waiting for the morning, symbolizing a hope for a new beginning that remains just out of reach.