Las moras

In 'Las moras,' SOLEDAD uses the metaphor of blackberries (moras) to explore the complexities of love and relationships. The song's lyrics compare two types of blackberries—one sweet and one that leaves a lasting stain—to two different kinds of love or lovers. The 'boquita dulce como la mora' (sweet mouth like the blackberry) represents a love that is initially sweet and enticing. However, this love can also deceive, as indicated by the line 'si una me engaña la otra me tiñe con su color' (if one deceives me, the other stains me with its color). This duality captures the bittersweet nature of romantic relationships, where joy and pain often coexist.

The song further delves into the idea of being captivated by love, much like being captivated by the taste of a blackberry. The line 'vives cautiva como la mora de su sabor' (you live captive like the blackberry of its flavor) suggests a sense of entrapment or obsession. The singer feels caught between two types of love—the 'mora blanca' (white blackberry) and the 'mora negra' (black blackberry). The white blackberry, which 'no deja huella de su pasión' (leaves no trace of its passion), symbolizes a love that is fleeting yet sweet, filling the singer's dreams with 'almíbar' (syrup). In contrast, the black blackberry 'pinta y despinta mi tentación' (paints and repaints my temptation), representing a more intense, perhaps more painful love that leaves a lasting mark on the heart.

SOLEDAD's use of vivid imagery and metaphor in 'Las moras' paints a complex picture of love's dual nature. The song captures the emotional highs and lows, the sweetness and the bitterness, and the inescapable pull of romantic entanglements. Through the lens of blackberries, the artist eloquently expresses the turmoil and ecstasy that come with love, making it a relatable and poignant piece for anyone who has experienced the multifaceted nature of romantic relationships.