Te Regalo Una Rosa

The song 'Te Regalo Una Rosa' is a poetic exploration of love and devotion, performed by Juan Luis Guerra, a Dominican singer-songwriter known for his romantic ballads and merengue and bachata-infused music. The title itself, which translates to 'I Give You a Rose,' sets a tone of offering and tenderness that permeates the entire piece.

The lyrics begin with the act of gifting a rose found along the way, which serves as a metaphor for a spontaneous and genuine expression of love. The uncertainty about the rose's state—whether it's naked or dressed, watered by summer or drunk on forgetfulness—reflects the complexities and unknowns in love. The rose could symbolize a love that is pure and unadorned or one that carries hidden depths and past experiences. The repeated questions about the rose's past ('Si alguna vez fue amada' or 'if it was ever loved') suggest a contemplation of the lover's history and the layers that make up their current relationship.

The chorus, with its passionate declarations, likens the lover to a source of warmth and a dream that fills the singer's solitude. The imagery of 'un letargo de azul' (a lethargy of blue) and 'un eclipse de mar' (an eclipse of sea) evokes a sense of deep emotional connection and the overwhelming nature of love. The singer further expresses his devotion by offering not just a rose, but also his hands, his deepest kiss, and a heart laid bare. The song's romantic language and metaphors create a vivid picture of love's power to transform and fill the spaces of one's life, much like the sun illuminates a satellite, making 'Te Regalo Una Rosa' a timeless ode to love's enduring gift.