Río

Silvana Estrada's song 'Río' is a poetic exploration of the cyclical nature of life and love, using the metaphor of a river to convey the constant flow and inevitable repetition of experiences. The lyrics open with a sense of absence and loss, as the singer feels the river is no longer there and observes flowers dying where they fall. This imagery evokes a sense of impermanence and the transient beauty of life.

The river, a symbol of life's journey, is depicted as being in constant motion, yet paradoxically, everything remains the same. The wind lying to the sea with kisses of water and salt suggests a deceptive, yet intimate relationship, mirroring the complexities of human connections. The repetition of 'Una y otra vez' (One and another time) emphasizes the relentless cycle of events, where despite the continuous clash, nothing fundamentally changes.

Estrada also delves into the personal impact of this eternal flow, feeling the weight of countless paths and centuries of thirst on her skin. This line speaks to the burden of history and the longing for fulfillment that spans generations. The ground bursting with old songs of faithless loves further underscores the theme of enduring, yet unfulfilled desires. Through 'Río,' Estrada captures the essence of life's persistent rhythms and the enduring nature of love, even when it seems to lead to the same outcomes time and again.