Llueve otra vez

Silvio Rodriguez's song 'Llueve otra vez' delves into the emotional turmoil and inner conflict experienced by the narrator. The recurring motif of rain symbolizes a persistent state of melancholy and introspection. The rain is not just a physical phenomenon but a metaphor for the emotional downpour that the narrator experiences 'detrás de mis frontales' (behind my forehead), indicating a deep, internal struggle. The imagery of 'nubes bajas oscuras como cajas' (low dark clouds like boxes) transforming into 'fieros animales' (fierce animals) suggests that these emotions are overwhelming and almost predatory in nature.

The song also introduces a mysterious woman who the narrator has seen 'cuatro veces' (four times) with ordinary eyes but 'cuatro mil con los otros' (four thousand with the others), referring to the eyes that endure hours and months of longing. This woman becomes a symbol of unattainable desire and unfulfilled longing, exacerbating the narrator's emotional state. Her presence, or rather the lack of it, condemns the narrator to 'lluvias sin motivo' (rains without reason), highlighting the irrational and uncontrollable nature of his feelings.

The rain continues to fall 'donde no hay mas conmigo que fieros animales, que tiernos enemigos' (where there is nothing with me but fierce animals, tender enemies), indicating a sense of isolation and internal conflict. The transformation of the end of the week from a Sunday to a day of sadness further emphasizes the pervasive nature of this emotional storm. The narrator is 'ahogado en el deseo de su boca' (drowned in the desire for her mouth), illustrating how this unrequited love consumes him. Rodriguez masterfully uses vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the depth of the narrator's emotional landscape, making 'Llueve otra vez' a poignant exploration of inner turmoil and unfulfilled desire.