Angel de La Guarda

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The Guardian Angel's Call: A Journey Through Faith and Despair

Silvina Garre's song "Angel de La Guarda" delves into the complex interplay between faith, despair, and the human condition. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person reaching out to a guardian angel, a figure often associated with protection and guidance. The repeated plea for the angel to descend and the imagery of dust being shaken off a holy card suggest a rekindling of faith or a desperate call for divine intervention in times of trouble.

The song's verses juxtapose the sacred and the profane, referring to the angel as both a 'miserable saint' and a 'miserable madman.' This duality reflects the human struggle to reconcile the imperfections of life with the ideal of divine perfection. The angel is depicted as a 'drawer, meticulous,' and a 'seller of mermaids,' highlighting the contrast between the mundane and the fantastical. These metaphors suggest that the angel, like humans, is flawed and multifaceted, embodying both the sacred and the absurd.

The recurring theme of dreams and secrets, along with the imagery of incomplete beasts and restless souls, underscores a sense of longing and incompleteness. The call for the angel to 'descend soon' and the mention of 'hell in between' evoke a sense of urgency and existential dread. The final lines, invoking the traditional prayer to the guardian angel, add a layer of vulnerability and hope, as the speaker seeks unwavering support and companionship through life's trials.

"Angel de La Guarda" is a poignant exploration of the human need for spiritual solace and the complexities of faith. It captures the tension between hope and despair, the sacred and the profane, and the eternal quest for meaning and protection in an unpredictable world.

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  3. La Era Del Milagro
  4. Se Vuelve Del Amor
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