Siempre se vuelve a Buenos Aires

Eladia Blázquez's 'Siempre se vuelve a Buenos Aires' is a poignant tribute to the magnetic allure of the singer's hometown, Buenos Aires. The song captures the complex emotions of someone who is deeply connected to their city, despite its imperfections and the pain it may cause. The lyrics speak to the enchanting spell that the city casts upon its inhabitants, compelling them to return, as if by a ritualistic force. The song is a reflection on identity and belonging, emphasizing that the artist is intrinsically linked to this place and cannot envision being from anywhere else.

The song delves into the bittersweet experience of leaving and returning, a cycle that seems inescapable. The metaphor of 'doblar la esquina de mi misma' (turning the corner of myself) suggests a journey of self-discovery that is intertwined with the city's streets. The mention of 'floreciéndome las rosas por volver' (roses blooming for me as I return) symbolizes a rebirth or a new beginning that each return to Buenos Aires brings. The city is personified as a woman, both prophetic and fatal, demanding sacrifice, yet also offering the warmth of a café and the promise of love.

Blázquez's song is not just a personal narrative but also a universal story of the longing for home and the melancholic love that one feels for the place of their roots. The 'fueye' (bandoneon) that sings a funeral for the goodbye that cannot be, represents the music of Buenos Aires, the tango, which is an integral part of the city's soul. The song concludes with the acknowledgment that leaving Buenos Aires is impossible because it is always a reason to return, highlighting the inescapable nostalgia that those who have left the city feel.