Soñé Una Vida

The song 'Soñé Una Vida' from the musical 'Los Miserables' (the Spanish adaptation of 'Les Misérables') is a poignant reflection on the loss of innocence and the harsh realities of life. The lyrics speak of a time of peace and true love, a world where goodness and light prevailed. This idealistic past is contrasted with the arrival of evil, symbolizing the end of innocence and the beginning of suffering.

The protagonist recounts dreaming of a life filled with hope and love, a life where they were free from fear and pain. These dreams represent the aspirations and desires for a better existence, untainted by the world's cruelties. However, the dreams are shattered by the intrusion of harsh realities, symbolized by the 'fieras' (beasts) that invade one's dreams. The song captures the despair of realizing that the dreams of youth are often unattainable and that the world can be unforgiving and brutal.

The narrative continues with the memory of a summer love that brought joy but eventually left, leaving behind a longing for what could have been. The song concludes with the acceptance of waking from these dreams, recognizing that the idealized life they once envisioned is unachievable. The repeated line 'Hoy muere el sueño que soñé' (Today dies the dream that I dreamed) encapsulates the theme of disillusionment and the painful process of coming to terms with reality.