Abril

Vanesa Martín's song 'Abril' is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics evoke a deep sense of nostalgia and the pain of a love that has ended, yet continues to haunt the narrator. The recurring mention of April suggests a specific time of year that holds significant memories for the narrator, possibly marking the anniversary of a past relationship or a moment of change.

The imagery of grass growing 'more than a palm's length' with nostalgia and the repeated sound of sirens suggests a longing that is both persistent and disruptive. The metaphor of leaving 'so many clues at your door' speaks to the narrator's desire to reconnect, yet there is a hesitation, a fear of making the same mistakes again. This internal conflict is at the heart of the song, as the narrator grapples with the desire to return to a past love and the understanding that some doors, once closed, must remain so.

The phrase 'capricho de viento' (whim of the wind) and 'capricho de Luna' (whim of the Moon) imply that the love they experienced was fleeting and subject to forces beyond their control, much like the changing tides or the phases of the moon. The repetition of 'Y de nuevo es abril' (And again it's April) and 'Sin ti' (Without you) underscores the cyclical nature of the narrator's feelings, which resurface with the arrival of April, bringing with them a renewed sense of loss and the realization that time moves forward, with or without the loved one.