Cristal

The song 'Cristal' by Mariano Mores is a poignant reflection on lost love and the passage of time. The lyrics convey a deep sense of heartbreak and nostalgia, as the singer reminisces about a past relationship that was once vibrant and full of life, but has since shattered, much like fragile glass. The title 'Cristal' itself is a metaphor for the delicate and breakable nature of love and the human heart.

The opening lines set a somber tone, with the singer describing their heart as 'broken into pieces' and a persistent anxiety that haunts their days and sleepless nights. This emotional turmoil is a testament to the profound impact that the lost love has had on the singer's life. The repeated questioning of 'how many years have passed' underscores the weight of time and the changes it brings, such as the graying of hair and the dimming of life's vibrancy. The singer feels 'crazy... almost dead... destroyed,' indicating a deep sense of despair and a life that feels irreparably damaged by the absence of the loved one.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the fragility of the relationship, comparing it to 'cristal,' and reflects on the innocence and tenderness of their shared youth. The singer laments the irreversible loss that occurred 'the afternoon of my absence,' suggesting a pivotal moment of separation that led to the end of the relationship. The finality of the situation is expressed with the realization that there will be no return, and the only possible reunion might be in the afterlife, 'beyond' with God. The song ends with a resignation to the fact that everything has ended and turned to oblivion, leaving the singer alone and forgotten, yet still emotionally tethered to the memories of their youth.