Que El Viento Borró Tus Manos

“Que El Viento Borró Tus Manos” by Almendra is a poignant exploration of loss and the fading of memories over time. The song tells the story of a girl who once brought light and life, symbolized by the blooming of the sun, but who has since disappeared. The passage of time is marked by the dulling of once-vibrant fruits and the departure of the sun, replaced by rain. This imagery evokes a sense of melancholy and the inevitable changes that come with the passage of time.

The chorus, with its repeated question, “Dónde estás ahora” (Where are you now), underscores the sense of longing and the struggle to hold onto the memory of the girl. The wind, a metaphor for time and change, has erased her hands, making her presence increasingly intangible. Her face is described as “muy gris” (very gray), suggesting that her image is fading, becoming less distinct and more like a shadow of what it once was.

In the second verse, the early sunset and the unresponsive patio further emphasize the absence of the girl. The mention of a cotton chair where she might be sitting to “mirar y mirar” (look and look) suggests a place of reflection and waiting, perhaps for her return or for the memories to become clearer. The song captures the universal experience of losing someone dear and the pain of watching their memory slowly fade, leaving behind a sense of emptiness and longing.