Ayer Te Vi

In 'Ayer Te Vi,' SOLEDAD crafts a poignant narrative steeped in melancholy and longing. The song opens with the imagery of a shadowed figure, whose presence is so heavy that it seems to dissolve the night itself. This person’s gaze, once filled with stars and hope, now carries a weight of sorrow. The repetition of 'traías tanta sombra' (you brought so much shadow) underscores the depth of this emotional burden, suggesting a profound change in the person being observed.

The theme of nostalgia is central to the song, described as a path that has been laid out for the singer. This nostalgia is not just a simple longing for the past but a sorrowful journey marked by the absence of joy and the presence of deep emotional scars. The metaphor of a 'barquito encallado' (a stranded little boat) vividly captures the sense of being lost and without direction, emphasizing the isolation and coldness that the singer feels. The imagery of a heart 'vestida de soledad' (dressed in solitude) further amplifies this sense of abandonment and emotional desolation.

The song also touches on the theme of unspoken words and unresolved emotions. The lines 'Ni tu boca ni mi boca se nombraron al pasar' (Neither your mouth nor my mouth mentioned each other as we passed) highlight the silence and the emotional distance between the two individuals. This silence is filled with 'pena y olvido' (sorrow and forgetfulness), indicating that there is nothing left to say, only a shared sense of loss. The extinguished flame of the 'candil' (candle) symbolizes the end of hope and the finality of their separation, leaving the singer in a state of perpetual mourning.