Volves de Neu

Smoking Souls' song 'Volves de Neu' is a poignant exploration of longing, nostalgia, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person waiting for a loved one to return, capturing the emotional weight of separation and the hope for reunion. The opening lines, 'Vine, fora fa fred prepare un te / Descansa l’ànima ferida,' set a scene of warmth and comfort amidst the cold, suggesting a desire to heal emotional wounds through connection and care.

The recurring theme of waiting is emphasized through the imagery of looking out a window every day, 'Des d’aquella finestra mirava / Cada día esperant que tornares.' This act of waiting is contrasted with the idea that leaving is less painful for the one who goes than for the one who stays behind, highlighting the deep sense of loss and yearning felt by the narrator. The metaphor of snow ('t’he trobat a faltar com la neu') further underscores the coldness and emptiness of absence, while also suggesting the beauty and purity of the awaited return.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of time passing ('Passen, les hores com passen els anys'), with life continuing on in a mundane and unfulfilling way ('Casa, feina I comptes corrents'). This monotony is broken only by the hope of reunion, which brings light and meaning to the narrator's life. The desire to 'esborrar meridians per tornar' speaks to a longing to erase distances and barriers, to follow the 'rastre de llum' or trail of light left by the loved one. In essence, 'Volves de Neu' is a heartfelt reflection on the pain of separation and the enduring hope for reconnection.