La Niña De Las Amapolas

Tabaré Cardozo's song 'La Niña De Las Amapolas' tells the story of a young girl who embarks on a mystical and solitary journey. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a girl with a full gaze who awakens to womanhood under the full moon. She leaves without a trace, carrying no luggage, symbolizing a fresh start or a quest for self-discovery. Her simple, natural appearance, adorned with a flower in her hair and the scent of mint and lemon verbena, suggests a connection to nature and purity.

As she navigates through life, she encounters various characters, including a 'fantoche' or a puppet-like figure, during a carnival. This figure becomes a fleeting light in her dawn, symbolizing temporary companionship or guidance. The imagery of almond marzipan and sapphire blues adds a layer of enchantment and allure to her journey. However, despite these encounters, she remains alone, dreaming among the poppies, a metaphor for her isolation and perhaps her dreams and aspirations.

The song also delves into the folklore surrounding the girl. The townspeople speak of her as a celestial being, returning with the nights of February, a time often associated with carnivals and celebrations. Drunken men swear that her feline love roams the night, while gossiping women by the riverbank lament that it is too late for her. Yet, they acknowledge that her eternal breeze on the hills acts as a fairy godmother to the flowers, suggesting that her spirit continues to influence and nurture the natural world. The recurring motif of the moon's kisses leaving her alone underscores her solitude and the ethereal nature of her existence.