Alma
Raúl Lyrics


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La sombra de mi alma
huye por un ocaso de alfabetos,
niebla de libros
y palabras.

¡La sombra de mi alma!

He llegado a la línea donde cesa
la nostalgia,
y la gota de llanto se transforma
alabastro de espíritu.

(¡La sombra de mi alma!)

El copo del dolor
se acaba,
pero queda la razón y la sustancia
de mi viejo mediodía de labios,
de mi viejo mediodía
de miradas.

Un turbio laberinto
de estrellas ahumadas
enreda mi ilusión
casi marchita.

¡La sombra de mi alma!

Y una alucinación
me ordeña las miradas.
Veo la palabra amor
desmoronada.

¡Ruiseñor mío!




¡Ruiseñor!
¿Aún cantas?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raúl's song "Alma" delve into themes of introspection, longing, and the complexities of human emotions. The opening lines depict the shadow of the singer's soul fleeing through a sunset of alphabets, symbolizing a search for meaning and understanding. The mention of foggy books and words suggests a sense of confusion or uncertainty.


The repetition of "La sombra de mi alma" emphasizes the importance of the soul in the narrative. The singer describes reaching a point where nostalgia ceases, and tears transform into a spiritual essence. This could indicate a personal growth or a moment of clarity where pain is transcended.


The following lines bring forth the idea that while the cloud of pain dissipates, the reason and essence of the singer's past midday of lips and gazes still remain. This could signify the lasting impact of past experiences on the singer's identity.


The song then shifts its focus to a murky labyrinth of smoky stars that entangles the singer's nearly withered illusion. This metaphor suggests a fading hope or dream, but still holding on to the essence of what once was. The mention of an hallucination milking the singer's gazes implies a distortion or alteration of how they perceive love, perhaps seeing it as something shattered.


The closing lines address a nightingale, asking if it still sings. This could be interpreted as an expression of doubt or curiosity about the continued presence of beauty or hope amidst personal struggle.


Overall, "Alma" explores the intricacies and transformations of the soul, the persistence of memories and emotions, and the questioning of love and hope in the face of personal turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

La sombra de mi alma
The darkness of my soul


huye por un ocaso de alfabetos
flees through a sunset of alphabets


niebla de libros y palabras
fog of books and words


¡La sombra de mi alma!
The darkness of my soul!


He llegado a la línea donde cesa la nostalgia
I have reached the line where nostalgia ends


y la gota de llanto se transforma alabastro de espíritu
and the teardrop transforms into alabaster of spirit


(¡La sombra de mi alma!)
(The darkness of my soul!)


El copo del dolor se acaba
The flake of pain comes to an end


pero queda la razón y la sustancia de mi viejo mediodía de labios
but the reason and essence of my old midday of lips remain


de mi viejo mediodía de miradas
of my old midday of glances


Un turbio laberinto de estrellas ahumadas
A murky labyrinth of smoked stars


enreda mi ilusión casi marchita
entangles my nearly withered illusion


¡La sombra de mi alma!
The darkness of my soul!


Y una alucinación me ordeña las miradas
And a hallucination milks my glances


Veo la palabra amor desmoronada
I see the word love crumbled


¡Ruiseñor mío!
My nightingale!


¡Ruiseñor!
Nightingale!


¿Aún cantas?
Are you still singing?




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Luis Hidalgo Robles

Me ecanta sus canciones me traen muy buenos recuerdos de mis novias y mi buena vida que tube en esos momentos..un abrazo muy grande para ti..Raul..eres un crack..y vuelve a cantar tio..vielve vale.👍🏻

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grande eres Raùl que canción tan hermosa esta hecha angel

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