Lejos Se Fue

The song 'Lejos Se Fue' by Steven Universo is a poignant reflection on the themes of separation, longing, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a picture of someone reminiscing about happier times in a garden, a place that symbolizes growth, natural beauty, and tranquility. The repeated lines about being happy to listen, play, and see someone happy, followed by the phrase 'y lejos se fue' (and she went far away), suggest a deep sense of loss and nostalgia for a time and person that are no longer present.

The song takes a turn as it delves into feelings of abandonment and insignificance, with the lines 'A nadie le importa, a nadie le importa nada de ti' (Nobody cares, nobody cares about you at all). This stark realization of being alone and forgotten is a powerful commentary on the human condition and the fear of being left behind. The passage of time is marked by waiting and solitude, as the protagonist counts seconds under the endless sky.

In the final verses, the song introduces a narrative twist, revealing that the person who has gone away has been replaced by their child, and all their friends have moved on. This evolution of life, where people are replaced and friends depart, is described with a mix of wonder, appreciation, and a sense of cruelty. The protagonist questions their own foolishness for staying and holding on to the past. The repetition of the word 'lejos' (far) at the end emphasizes the distance that has grown between the past and the present, both physically and emotionally.