Volvín Á Terra Pro Perdín O Amor

Suso Vaamonde's song "Volvín Á Terra Pro Perdín O Amor" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the profound impact these experiences have on one's soul. The lyrics, written in Galician, reflect a deep emotional journey that begins with a sense of emptiness and isolation. The narrator describes living in a barren, unwelcoming place where warmth and affection were absent, symbolizing a period of loneliness and disconnection from love. This initial state of desolation is vividly captured through metaphors like "a semente a caír en terra dura" (the seed falling on hard ground), emphasizing the harshness of life without love.

The narrative takes a hopeful turn when the protagonist returns to their homeland and reunites with a loved one. This reunion is depicted as a dreamlike experience, filled with maternal tenderness and the sweetness of understanding and affection. The line "Foi outra vez materno en aloumiño" (It was once again maternal in caress) suggests a nurturing, almost rebirth-like quality to this love, bringing light and meaning back into the narrator's life. The repeated question, "¿COMO HEI VIVIR MAÑÁ SIN A LUZ TÚA?" (How will I live tomorrow without your light?), underscores the newfound dependence on this love for emotional sustenance.

However, the song's final verses return to a somber tone as the narrator faces the sudden loss of this cherished love. The imagery of a strange, immense sun entering through the window and leaving the bed cold and empty conveys a sense of abrupt and overwhelming loss. The return of solitude and decay, described as "Soedade e podremia," and the transformation of every moment into a painful experience, highlights the devastating impact of losing love. This cyclical journey from loneliness to love and back to loneliness encapsulates the human experience of love's transient nature and the enduring pain of its absence.