Deseos del Alma

Los Trovadores de Cuyo's song 'Deseos del Alma' is a poignant expression of unrequited love and deep emotional yearning. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a lover who is deeply infatuated and emotionally tormented by the object of their affection. The song opens with the lover humbly approaching their beloved, pleading for their attention and affection. The imagery of kneeling ('de hinojos') and singing among 'claveles de amor' (carnations of love) sets a romantic yet sorrowful tone, emphasizing the depth of the lover's feelings.

The song delves into the pain of unreciprocated love, with the lover lamenting that they are not to blame for their intense feelings. The beloved's captivating gaze has ensnared their heart, leading to a 'rosal de mis ensueños' (rosebush of my dreams) that now bleeds from the cruelty of unreturned love. This metaphor of a bleeding rosebush powerfully conveys the agony and longing that the lover experiences, highlighting the emotional turmoil caused by the beloved's indifference.

In the final verses, the lover makes a heartfelt plea for the beloved to acknowledge their love and end their suffering. They ask for a 'dulce mirada' (sweet gaze) to bring light to their life, offering their love as something sacred and pure. The repeated references to divine intervention ('Por el Dios que está en los cielos') underscore the desperation and sincerity of the lover's request. 'Deseos del Alma' is a moving testament to the pain and hope that accompany unrequited love, capturing the essence of longing and the human desire for connection and acceptance.