Si Tu Quisieras (part. Alberto Podestá)

Miguel Calo's song 'Si Tu Quisieras,' featuring Alberto Podestá, is a poignant exploration of longing and lost love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a heart filled with memories, as the narrator reminisces about a past relationship. The opening lines, 'Removiendo fotos en mi corazón / Tu imagen sin igual lleno mi vida,' suggest that the narrator is sifting through old photographs, metaphorically stored in his heart, and is overwhelmed by the unique and irreplaceable image of his former lover. This imagery sets the tone for a deeply emotional journey through the corridors of memory and regret.

The song delves into the theme of missed opportunities and the desire to reconnect. The lines 'Que recodo de camino / Hizo pausa en tu destino' reflect on the twists and turns of life that led to their separation. The narrator expresses a yearning to find the lost love, 'Si supiera dónde hallarte / Te buscaría para besarte,' indicating a willingness to go to great lengths to rekindle the romance. This sentiment is further emphasized by the hope that finding the lover would replace the 'sombra y mala luz' (shadow and bad light) in his heart with a 'canción sentimental' (sentimental song), symbolizing a return to happiness and emotional fulfillment.

The chorus, 'Si tú quisieras parar el tiempo / Si tú quisieras volver sonriendo,' is a heartfelt plea for the lover to return and stop time, to erase the painful goodbye and relive the joy of their past. The desire to 'Besar tus ojos llenos de sueño / Igual que ayer' encapsulates the longing to return to a time of innocence and shared dreams. Miguel Calo's orchestration, combined with Alberto Podestá's emotive vocals, enhances the nostalgic and melancholic atmosphere of the song, making it a timeless piece that resonates with anyone who has experienced the pain of lost love.