Dos Cruces

Rocío Durcal's song 'Dos Cruces' is a poignant tale of love and loss set against the evocative backdrop of Sevilla. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that blossomed under the serene, moonlit nights of this historic city. The opening lines establish Sevilla as the silent witness to a pure and untainted love, suggesting a deep connection between the lovers and their surroundings. However, this idyllic romance is shattered by fate, which cruelly separates the two lovers, leaving them to live apart despite their deep affection for each other.

The central metaphor of the song is the 'two crosses' on the 'mountain of forgetfulness,' symbolizing the death of their love. These crosses represent the graves of their unfulfilled love, marking the end of a relationship that never fully realized its potential. The repetition of this imagery underscores the permanence of their separation and the sorrow that accompanies it. The 'mountain of forgetfulness' suggests a place where memories fade and are buried, yet the presence of the crosses indicates that some memories, particularly those of lost love, remain indelible.

The song also touches on the theme of nostalgia, as the narrator reminisces about the places in Sevilla that were once significant to their love. The mention of the 'barrio de Santa Cruz' and the 'plaza de doña Elvira' evokes a sense of longing and disbelief that their love has ended. The finality of their separation is emphasized by the repeated assertion that 'everything is forgotten' and their promises of love have 'disappeared into the air.' This sense of irrevocable loss and the haunting memory of a love that could have been is what makes 'Dos Cruces' a deeply moving and relatable song for anyone who has experienced the pain of a lost love.