Hola Noviembre

The song 'Hola Noviembre' by Tan Bionica encapsulates the melancholic reflection on a past relationship, marked by the changing seasons which metaphorically represent the phases of the relationship. The lyrics begin with a nostalgic recollection of the days and summers spent together, which the singer describes as 'borrowed'—suggesting a transient, fleeting quality to these happy times. The imagery of evenings darkening mirrors the fading of the relationship, and the mention of hiding 'shadows' behind 'defeats' indicates unresolved issues and hidden pains that linger beneath the surface.

The chorus, with its repeated greeting to November, personifies the month as a marker of change and possibly a time when the relationship ended. The phrase 'you filled our room with absence' poignantly captures the sense of loss and emptiness left behind, while asking who will remove the 'anguish from the dining room' highlights the ongoing struggle to move past the emotional turmoil. The repetition of these lines throughout the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of grief and memory, haunting the narrator.

The song's structure and the repetition of certain phrases like 'if you're thinking of me' and 'April didn't work' suggest a lingering hope or a wish for reconciliation that conflicts with the reality of their separation. This internal conflict is encapsulated in the lines 'to have or not to have, to return or not to return,' echoing the indecision and the pain of letting go. Overall, 'Hola Noviembre' is a lyrical exploration of love, loss, and the difficult journey towards healing after a breakup.