La Mora

The song 'La Mora' by Los Nocheros, a folk music group from Argentina, uses the metaphor of two types of berries, a white and a black mulberry, to explore themes of love, desire, and the complexity of relationships. The lyrics describe the contrasting experiences with two different loves, each represented by a different color of the berry. The 'boquita dulce como la mora' (sweet mouth like the berry) suggests a sensual and irresistible attraction, highlighting the sweetness and the allure of love.

The repeated chorus 'La mora blanca, la mora negra / Una me quiere la otra me deja' (The white berry, the black berry / One loves me, the other leaves me) reflects the singer's mixed emotions and the unpredictable nature of love. The white berry is depicted as leaving no trace of passion, while the black berry stains and leaves a lasting impression. This duality suggests the transient and permanent marks that love can leave on a person's heart. The singer feels captive to the flavors of these berries, indicating a sense of being trapped by the intensity of his feelings.

The song's narrative conveys a sense of longing and madness brought on by love, as the singer admits to slowly going crazy from so much affection. The metaphor of the berries serves to illustrate the bittersweet nature of love, with its moments of sweetness and pain, and the difficulty of letting go of a love that has deeply affected one's heart. Los Nocheros' use of traditional folk melodies and rhythms adds to the emotional depth of the song, making 'La Mora' a poignant reflection on the highs and lows of romantic relationships.