Ay Amor

Myriam Hernández's song 'Ay Amor' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman grappling with the pain of loving someone who has moved on to another relationship. The opening lines set the stage for this heartache, as she acknowledges the impossibility of rekindling the romance. The metaphor of being a 'small river lost in his sea' poignantly captures her sense of insignificance and loss in the vastness of his new love.

The chorus, with its repeated plea 'Ay amor, ay amor,' underscores the depth of her suffering. She blames her heart for teaching her to love him, only to leave her stranded with memories she cannot forget. This repetition emphasizes the cyclical nature of her pain, as she oscillates between longing and the harsh reality of his absence. The use of 'corazón' (heart) as both a source of love and pain highlights the duality of emotions that love can bring.

In the latter part of the song, she resigns herself to solitude, recognizing that her love is now a 'locura' (madness) without reason or will. The imagery of lifting her flight 'silently' to never return suggests a quiet acceptance of her fate. This resignation is both a moment of empowerment and sorrow, as she learns to live without him. Hernández's emotive delivery and the poignant lyrics make 'Ay Amor' a powerful exploration of the complexities of love and loss, resonating with anyone who has experienced the sting of unrequited affection.