Sabor a Miel

Paulina Rubio's song 'Sabor a Miel' delves into the profound emotions of love and loss. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman who has experienced the depths of love for the first time, only to be left grappling with the void left by her lover's absence. The opening lines, 'Entre tus brazos fui mujer, y por primera vez / Descubrí como era ser en cuerpo y alma siempre fiel,' highlight the transformative power of love, suggesting that the protagonist found her true self in the embrace of her partner. This newfound identity and the ease with which they reached for the stars together make the subsequent loss even more poignant, as she laments that life is no longer worth living without him.

The chorus, 'Tú, mi piel salada, tu sabor a miel / Tú, huella en mi almohada, matándome de sed,' uses powerful metaphors to convey the lingering presence of her lover. The 'sabor a miel' (taste of honey) symbolizes the sweetness of their past relationship, while 'mi piel salada' (my salty skin) and 'matándome de sed' (killing me with thirst) evoke the physical and emotional thirst she feels in his absence. The imagery of a 'paloma herida' (wounded dove) searching for her lost love underscores her vulnerability and the relentless quest to find solace.

In the second verse, the protagonist closes her eyes to the light and seeks solace in memories, 'Cierro los ojos a la luz, y busco en el azul / El recuerdo cada vez que el mundo me hace perder pie.' This act of retreating into the past highlights her struggle to cope with the present reality. The burning sensation of her lover's kiss and breath, 'Quema tu boca igual que ayer, y tu respiración / Pone loca sin querer, la sangre de mi corazón,' signifies the enduring impact of their love, which continues to stir her emotions deeply. Through 'Sabor a Miel,' Paulina Rubio captures the essence of a love that was once sweet and fulfilling but now leaves a lingering ache in its wake.