El Dia Que Se Hizo Tarde

Rosana Arbelo's song "El Dia Que Se Hizo Tarde" is a poignant exploration of love, longing, and the inevitable passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover waiting eagerly each night, filled with the hope and excitement of reuniting with their beloved. The recurring imagery of the night and the lover arriving together suggests a deep connection between the two, where the night becomes a metaphor for the intimacy and passion shared between them.

However, the narrative takes a sorrowful turn as the lover begins to arrive later and later, until one day, they stop coming altogether. The night, once a symbol of love and connection, now becomes a reminder of absence and unfulfilled longing. The protagonist grapples with the pain of abandonment, reminiscing about the past and the love that once was. The line "la noche es mejor que tu... la noche es mas fiel que oscura" (the night is better than you... the night is more faithful than dark) underscores the betrayal felt, as the night remains constant while the lover does not.

The song delves into the emotional turmoil of the protagonist, who is left searching for answers and clinging to memories. The imagery of the wind carrying a breath of love, only to tire and give up, symbolizes the futility of holding onto a love that has faded. The final verses reveal the lasting impact of this loss, comparing the protagonist's emotional ruin to the decay of walls over time. "El Dia Que Se Hizo Tarde" is a heartfelt reflection on the pain of lost love and the enduring hope that lingers despite the passage of time.