Ella y Él

Ricardo Arjona's song 'Ella y Él' tells the story of a Cuban woman and a New York man who fall in love despite their vastly different backgrounds and political beliefs. The song begins by highlighting the contrasts between the two characters: she is from Havana and dances to tropical rhythms, while he is a rock enthusiast from New York. She works in a brothel, and he is a university graduate. Their ideologies are also at odds, with her leaning towards Marxism and him being a Republican.

The narrative of 'Ella y Él' unfolds as the two characters meet by chance while on vacation in Yucatan. Despite their differences, including language barriers and cultural backgrounds, they find a connection through love. Arjona uses their story to illustrate how love can transcend ideological divides, suggesting that emotions are more powerful than political or social ideologies. The song's chorus emphasizes this point, stating that while ideologies may separate people, love has the power to unite them.

Ultimately, the couple chooses to live in Paris, a 'neutral ground,' where she achieves her dream of becoming an actress, and he leads a normal life. Walking hand in hand along the Champs-Élysées, they symbolize a triumph of love over the 'vices' of the world, including political and ideological conflicts. Arjona's song is a poetic reminder that human connection can overcome the barriers we often put between ourselves.