Ausencia

The song 'Ausencia' by Los Nocheros, a folk music group from Argentina, delves into the theme of longing and the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics poetically describe the feelings of someone who is deeply in love but whose affections are not returned. The title 'Ausencia,' which means 'absence' in Spanish, sets the tone for a song about the void left by a loved one who is emotionally or physically distant.

The opening lines liken the beloved to a dove flying freely in the sky, symbolizing the unattainable nature of the love the narrator seeks. The narrator expresses a desire to be like the wind, to reach the beloved's lips and steal a kiss, which conveys a sense of desperation and the intense yearning to be close to the person they love. The imagery of being 'chained' to feelings of hope and fear further illustrates the depth of the narrator's emotional entanglement and the sense of being trapped by their own affections.

The chorus reinforces the theme of enduring love despite the hardships. The narrator holds onto the hope that, eventually, the strong winds of fate will release their dreams from their moorings. The 'port' represents a place of departure and symbolizes the sadness and pain that remain when love is absent. The final verse paints a picture of seeing the beloved in a romantic setting, only to realize that it's a dream, emphasizing the elusive and intangible nature of the love they seek.