Pretendo De Hacer Un Ramo

Victor Jara's song 'Pretendo De Hacer Un Ramo' is a poetic and heartfelt expression of love and passion. The lyrics describe the act of creating a bouquet with flowers that symbolize deep emotions. The use of flowers like azucena (lily) and margarita (daisy) represents purity and innocence, while the phrase 'florcita, viva mi amor' (little flower, long live my love) emphasizes the enduring nature of his affection.

The repetition of 'ay sí, ay sí, ay de mí' conveys a sense of longing and emotional intensity. The mention of 'Azucena del Japón' (Lily of Japan) adds an exotic and delicate touch, suggesting that the feelings being expressed are both unique and precious. The line 'Porque los suspiros nacen del centro del corazón' (Because sighs are born from the center of the heart) highlights the deep, heartfelt nature of the emotions being conveyed.

In the final stanza, Jara completes the bouquet but notes that it is missing one final touch: 'ponerle por las orillas suspiros del corazón' (to place around the edges sighs from the heart). This metaphorical addition of sighs signifies the depth and sincerity of his love, suggesting that true passion is not complete without the genuine emotions that come from the heart. Through this song, Jara beautifully captures the essence of love and the importance of expressing it with sincerity and depth.