Luna Llena

Simon Grossmann's song 'Luna Llena' is a poignant exploration of longing and solitude, using the full moon as a powerful metaphor. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss and yearning, as the narrator laments the absence of the full moon, which he personifies as a comforting presence that has suddenly disappeared. This absence leaves him feeling abandoned and in pain, highlighting the emotional impact of losing something or someone that once brought light and solace into his life.

The repeated questioning of 'Luna llena, dónde te has ido' and 'Luna llena, qué te pasó' underscores the narrator's confusion and desperation. He is searching for answers, trying to understand why the moon, a symbol of constancy and guidance, has vanished. The imagery of the moon being 'picado en pedazos' (bitten into pieces) and the suggestion that 'el Sol se molestó' (the Sun got angry) adds a layer of mythological storytelling, hinting at a cosmic conflict that has led to this loss.

Grossmann's plea for the moon to reappear, 'Luna llena, por favor, aparece,' is a heartfelt cry for the return of light and hope. The act of writing 'mil canciones' (a thousand songs) for the moon signifies the depth of his devotion and the lengths he is willing to go to regain what he has lost. This song beautifully captures the universal human experience of longing for something that is out of reach, and the emotional turmoil that accompanies such a profound sense of absence.