Por Una Sola Vez (Argentina)

The song 'Por Una Sola Vez (Argentina)' by Chiquititas delves into the deep emotional landscape of a child longing for their mother's presence and affection. The lyrics express a poignant desire to feel the warmth and love of a mother, even if just for a single moment. The repeated plea to say 'mamá' and feel that she is real, not just a figment of imagination, underscores the child's deep-seated need for maternal connection and validation.

The chorus, or 'refão,' intensifies this yearning, with the child imploring the mother not to stop dreaming of them, not to forget them, and recognizing themselves as a 'milagrito' or little miracle. This term of endearment highlights the child's innocence and the pure, unadulterated love they hold for their mother. The repeated line 'Mamá, te necesito' (Mom, I need you) is a heart-wrenching cry for the emotional and physical presence of the mother, emphasizing the child's vulnerability and dependence.

The song also touches on the child's struggle with the absence of their mother. The desire to say 'mamá' without crying, to feel that she hasn't left, and to find her in her face and eyes, speaks to the deep emotional scars left by her absence. The wish to become 'chiquitita' or little again, even if just for once, reflects a longing to return to a time of innocence and security, where the mother's love was a given. This song beautifully captures the universal theme of a child's need for parental love and the profound impact of its absence.