Una y Otra Vez (part. Luciano Pereyra)
Marcela Morelo
A Dance of Love and Patience
In "Una y Otra Vez," Marcela Morelo, featuring Luciano Pereyra, crafts a tender narrative of love, longing, and patience. The song opens with an invitation, a plea to open the door and let love in, symbolized by a handful of kisses and a heart inscribed with a beloved's name. This imagery sets the stage for a romantic journey, where the protagonist is willing to wait for the day their love is reciprocated, embodying a deep sense of hope and devotion.
The recurring motif of the sun smiling "una y otra vez" (again and again) serves as a metaphor for the warmth and joy that love brings, even in anticipation. The sun, a universal symbol of life and energy, represents the unwavering optimism and the promise of brighter days when love is finally acknowledged. The protagonist's patience is further emphasized by their self-identification as a "friend of the sun," suggesting a harmonious relationship with time and nature, and a readiness to accept whatever the beloved desires.
The song's chorus, with its dreamlike quality, envisions a future where the lovers are "juntitos los dos" (together, the two of us) for a lifetime. This dream of unity and shared life underscores the song's central theme of enduring love. The gentle, repetitive melody, combined with the heartfelt lyrics, creates an atmosphere of intimacy and sincerity, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and the patience it often requires.