Poema 15

Song Meaning

The lyrics open with an intriguing paradox: the speaker finds the subject appealing precisely when they are silent and seem "como ausente." This isn't an empty quiet; it creates a profound distance where the speaker's voice cannot reach. It immediately sets a tone of ethereal detachment, almost a reverent observation of a private state. This initial distance evolves from mere absence to a more complex, almost fragile state. The subject's silence is described as a delicate, murmuring complaint, like a "mariposa en arrullo." The speaker yearns to bridge this gap, not by breaking the quiet, but by joining it, expressing a desire to be silent alongside them. This reveals a longing for connection through shared quietude, rather than direct communication. The poem then elevates this silence, transforming it from a barrier into a medium of profound beauty and communication. It's likened to something clear, simple, and ultimately cosmic, resembling a "noche callada y constelada." The subject's quietude becomes