Y Por Más

Rosana Arbelo's song 'Y Por Más' is a poignant exploration of love and loss, wrapped in the metaphor of changing seasons. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where spring has vanished, symbolizing the end of a joyful and vibrant period in the narrator's life. The absence of flowers and the death of butterflies due to the cold represent the emotional desolation and the chilling effect of a lost love. This imagery sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the depth of the narrator's sorrow and longing.

The recurring line 'Y por más que me acuerde de ti' (And no matter how much I remember you) underscores the struggle of moving on from a past relationship. Despite efforts to forget and hide the pain, the memories of the lost love continue to haunt the narrator. The phrase 'me encadena a tu recuerdo la vida entera' (chains me to your memory for a lifetime) highlights the inescapable nature of these memories, suggesting that the impact of this love is both profound and enduring. The song conveys a sense of being trapped in a perpetual autumn, a season of decline and decay, as opposed to the renewal and hope of spring.

Rosana's plea for the return of love, 'que tu amor me salpique de ti' (that your love splashes me with you), and the hope for protection and transformation of her sorrow into song, reflect a desire for healing and redemption. The wish for the loved one to return 'con cualquier primavera' (with any spring) signifies a longing for a new beginning and the revival of happiness. The song beautifully captures the cyclical nature of emotions and the hope that, despite the current state of despair, a new spring might eventually come, bringing warmth and life back into the narrator's world.