OJALA
Pablo Milanes/Silvio Rodriguez Lyrics

The lyrics of "Ojalá" by Pablo Milanes/Silvio Rodriguez are a mix of hope, nostalgia and bitterness. The song starts with the hope that the falling leaves won't touch the body of the person addressed in the lyrics, so they won't be able to turn into crystals, which could refer to the idea of someone being too fragile or unattainable. Then, there is the wish that the rain won't be seen as a miracle anymore, as it falls on the body of this person. The moon should be able to rise without them, and the earth shouldn't kiss their footsteps anymore. All these elements, which can be seen as natural, are linked to a person who seems to be too important for them, and who the singer wants gone.

The second verse continues with the same idea of wanting this person to disappear, but with even more intensity. The singer desires that this person loses their constant gaze, their precise words, and their perfect smile. They want something to happen suddenly that erases them entirely, like a blinding light or a shot of snow. The lines "at least I would die" suggest that death would be preferable to having to see this person constantly in their thoughts and every second of their life. In the last lines, the hope is expressed that this person won't even be present in songs, and that any desire or longing for them will also vanish.

Overall, the song talks about someone who is no longer wanted in the singer's life, someone who is too present, too perfect, and too important. The hope is that this person disappears without a trace, leaving no memory and no longing. This could be interpreted in different ways, such as a lost love, a political figure, or a friend who betrayed the singer.