Una Página Más
Samuray
Turning the Page: Embracing New Beginnings in 'Una Página Más'
Samuray's song 'Una Página Más' delves into the emotional journey of moving on from a past relationship and embracing new beginnings. The lyrics poignantly express the futility of rekindling a love that has already faded. The singer acknowledges that what once was can no longer be, and any attempts to restart the relationship are in vain. This realization is encapsulated in the lines, 'Ya es inútil que vuelvas / Lo que fue ya no es,' which translate to 'It's useless for you to come back / What was, no longer is.'
The metaphor of a 'libro vacío' or 'empty book' symbolizes the fresh start the singer is ready to embark upon. This empty book represents a new chapter in life, filled with the potential for new experiences and love. The singer's desire to fill this book with 'caricias' (caresses) and 'ganas de amar' (desire to love) highlights a yearning for genuine affection and a hopeful outlook on the future. The repetition of 'Hoy comienza mi vida / Una página más' ('Today my life begins / Another page') underscores the theme of renewal and the courage to move forward despite past heartaches.
The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of life lessons. The 'amarga verdad' or 'bitter truth' that life teaches is the inevitability of change and the end of relationships. However, the singer chooses to face this truth without resentment or fear, aspiring to live in peace and find lasting happiness. This mature perspective is reflected in the lines, 'Sin rencor ni temores / Quiero vivir en paz' ('Without resentment or fears / I want to live in peace'). Samuray's heartfelt delivery and the song's poignant lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a lost love and the hope of new beginnings.