Pena Lunar

Silvana Estrada's song 'Pena Lunar' is a poetic exploration of solitude and introspection, using the moon as a central metaphor. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a celestial moon, detached and observing the world below. The moon, described as 'celeste' or heavenly, spins without looking, symbolizing a sense of detachment and isolation. The 'silent wind of red saffron' evokes a sense of quiet beauty and melancholy, while 'autumns born without the sea' suggest a longing for something unattainable or lost.

The song delves deeper into the theme of solitude with the lines 'when you see in your eyes that people leave, from one side to the other without looking for you.' This imagery conveys a sense of being overlooked or forgotten, as people move on with their lives without acknowledging the moon's presence. The moon's 'desire to scream' is kept quiet, indicating a suppressed yearning or sorrow. This 'lunar sorrow' is a poignant metaphor for the hidden pains and unspoken emotions that many carry within themselves.

Estrada's use of the moon as a symbol of quiet suffering and introspection is both powerful and relatable. The moon's 'tired' illumination of its 'lunar sorrow' suggests a weariness that comes from enduring these hidden pains over time. The repetition of 'Luna celeste' at the end of the song reinforces the moon's ethereal and solitary nature, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of melancholy and reflection. Through 'Pena Lunar,' Estrada invites us to contemplate our own hidden sorrows and the quiet strength it takes to carry them.