68

Vicentico's song '68' is a poetic exploration of the transient nature of emotions and experiences, juxtaposed with the enduring impact of certain memories and feelings. The recurring lines 'Ahí viene el amor el amor se va' ('Here comes love, love goes away') and similar phrases about pain, rain, and waves, emphasize the fleeting nature of these elements. This cyclical pattern suggests that while emotions and experiences come and go, they are part of a continuous flow, much like the waves of the sea that leave no permanent mark on the shore.

The imagery of the white dog running on the beach, leaving footprints that are soon washed away by the waves, serves as a metaphor for the impermanence of human actions and the passage of time. The dog, described as 'blanco como la espuma' ('white as the foam'), symbolizes purity and innocence, yet its footprints are ephemeral, highlighting the transient nature of life’s moments. This metaphor extends to the narrator's own actions, as he too leaves footprints on the sand, only to see them erased by the sea.

However, the song also contrasts this transience with the idea of lasting impressions. The narrator speaks of waiting for a woman for many years, witnessing various weather changes and the moon over the sea, yet she has never arrived. Despite the passage of time and the erasure of his own footprints, he believes that her footprints 'nunca se borrarán' ('will never be erased'). This suggests a deep, enduring longing and the belief that some memories and feelings are indelible, leaving a permanent mark on the heart and soul, unlike the temporary marks left on the sand.