Mi Casa Ha Sido Tomada Por Las Flores

Silvio Rodriguez, a renowned Cuban singer-songwriter, is known for his poetic and often metaphorical lyrics. In 'Mi Casa Ha Sido Tomada Por Las Flores,' Rodriguez uses the imagery of flowers overtaking a home to convey a deeper message about transformation, beauty, and perhaps even resistance. The song opens with a sense of rarity and surprise, suggesting that such an event is uncommon but significant when it does occur. The mention of 'aromas perdidos' (lost aromas) and the sudden invasion of 'luminosidad' (brightness) hints at a reawakening or a return to something pure and natural that has been forgotten in the hustle and bustle of city life.

The chorus, 'Mi casa ha sido tomada por las flores,' is a powerful metaphor. Flowers, often symbols of beauty, peace, and renewal, taking over a house can be seen as a positive transformation. The call to 'traigan copas, traigan vasos al derrame de colores' (bring cups, bring glasses to the spill of colors) suggests a celebration of this change. Rodriguez invites 'almas y retazos' (souls and fragments) to join in, indicating a communal experience where everyone is welcome to partake in the beauty and share in the songs he will distribute.

The second verse continues to describe the flowers in various forms—'fulgurantes y discretas' (bright and discreet), 'timoratas y coquetas' (timid and flirtatious), 'inmutables y sin paz' (unchanging and restless). This diversity of flowers can be seen as a representation of different aspects of life or different people, all contributing to the richness of the experience. The flowers 'rebosan las ventanas' (overflow the windows) and 'se vierten y encaraman sobre toda la ciudad' (pour and climb over the entire city), suggesting that this transformation is not confined to the home but spreads out, affecting the broader community. The song, therefore, becomes a celebration of beauty, transformation, and the power of nature to reclaim and rejuvenate spaces and lives.