Martes

Shaila's song 'Martes' delves into the emotional turmoil and repetitive longing experienced by the protagonist after a significant encounter. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man whose world was turned upside down on a particular Tuesday. This day becomes a recurring motif, symbolizing both the hope and despair that he feels as he returns to the same place every Tuesday, searching for something he lost or perhaps never fully understood.

The song captures the essence of melancholy and the bittersweet nature of memories. The protagonist's actions—returning to the same place every Tuesday—highlight his struggle to cope with his feelings. He finds himself caught in a cycle of sadness and fleeting joy, as he reminisces about the past and the person he once was when she was around. The lyrics 'Para encontrar tristezas que se ríen de la soledad' and 'Llorando alegrías que se duermen sin soñar' poignantly express the paradox of finding sorrow in solitude and crying over joys that never fully materialized.

'El martes' becomes a symbol of poetic expression and utopian dreams, as mentioned in the lines 'Otra poesía escrita' and 'Otra utopía vive el martes.' These phrases suggest that each Tuesday is a canvas for new emotions and aspirations, even if they are tinged with the pain of unfulfilled desires. The protagonist's inability to understand what happened that fateful Tuesday adds a layer of mystery and introspection, making the song a profound exploration of human emotions and the passage of time.