Amor... Amar

Camilo Sesto's 'Amor... Amar' is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of love and longing. The lyrics express a deep sense of vulnerability and the desire for a shared emotional experience with a loved one. The opening lines, 'Yo no tengo alas para decirte / Mis heridas,' which translate to 'I don't have wings to tell you / My wounds,' set a tone of emotional heaviness and the inability to fully communicate one's pain. The imagery of the 'pájaro de nieve' (snowbird) and the passing clouds suggests a fleeting, ephemeral nature of life and love.

The chorus, 'Amor, si tu dolor fuera mío / Y el mío tuyo / Qué bonito sería / Amor, amar,' speaks to a yearning for empathy and the sharing of both joy and pain within a relationship. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the central theme of mutual understanding and the beauty found in the act of loving and being loved. The singer's lament of not having a window to express his loneliness and the silence that cries out further illustrates the isolation one can feel even when love is present.

The song also touches on the concept of time and the hope for a better future, as indicated by the line 'No tengo hoy ni ayer / Pero sí tendré un mañana / Para volar.' This suggests that despite the current struggles and the weight of the past, there is an aspiration to move forward and find freedom in love. The metaphor of carrying a name in a clenched fist and dragging a scarf of memories towards oblivion paints a vivid picture of someone clinging to the remnants of a relationship while trying to let go.