Desert
Alaudidae Lyrics

The opening line of Alaudidae's song "Desert" - "Como agua en el desierto mi alma tiene sed de ti" - can be translated as "Like water in the desert, my soul thirsts for you." The metaphor is evocative of the desperate longing the singer has for their lover. They are in a barren, desolate place, where sustenance is extremely scarce. Just as water is a precious and vital resource in the desert, the singer's lover is an essential element in their life. The singer pleads for the lover to provide them with "agua," or sustenance, that will quench their thirst and nourish their soul. "Dame de tu agua y no tendrá sed jamás" conveys the idea that the lover has the power to sustain the singer indefinitely.

The song takes on religious overtones with the repeated use of the word "Santo" (meaning Holy). The lyrics "Santo, Santo es mi Rey / El que habita en su trono Santo" translate to "Holy, holy is my king / He who dwells on his holy throne." The singer is acknowledging a higher power, a spiritual figure who they believe reigns supreme. The line "Espíritu Santo llename de tu presencia y de tu amor" further reinforces the idea of the singer seeking divine intervention. "Espíritu Santo" refers to the Holy Spirit, an important figure in Christianity who is believed to facilitate spiritual experiences of believers. The singer is asking to be filled with the Holy Spirit's presence and love. The chorus "Saciame, llename" simply means "Satiate me, fill me up." The repetition emphasizes the keenness of the singer's need, which they hope to satisfy by connecting with a higher power.