Y Entonces

Sylvia Rexach's song 'Y Entonces' delves into the profound and often painful process of trying to forget a past love. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the difficulty of moving on from a relationship that once held deep emotional significance. Rexach begins by reminding the listener of the intense emotions that were once felt, emphasizing the trembling and vulnerability that came with love. This sets the stage for the central theme of the song: the struggle to forget someone who was once so important.

The song suggests that the process of forgetting is not only difficult but also slow and arduous. Rexach points out that the person trying to forget has little experience with such deep emotions, implying that they are naive about the complexities of love and memory. The lyrics highlight the inevitability of memories resurfacing, especially when triggered by something as simple as hearing the former lover's name. This imagery of a 'rain of memories' falling into the soul captures the inescapable nature of past emotions.

In the final verses, Rexach paints a vivid picture of the internal conflict faced by someone trying to forget. The struggle is not just a daytime battle but extends into the night, where the quiet and solitude make it even harder to escape the memories. The repetition of '¡Ay pobre de tus noches si las usas para olvidarte de mi!' underscores the futility and sorrow of using one's nights to try to forget. The song ultimately conveys a sense of empathy and understanding for those grappling with the lingering echoes of love, making it a timeless piece about the human experience of loss and memory.