Los Amantes
Susana Baca Lyrics

These lyrics, from Susana Baca's song "Los Amantes," evoke a sense of longing and desire for a loved one. The first verse describes the act of walking through forests and parks, where even the autumn season undresses its trees just to kiss the singer's feet. This imagery suggests that the singer's presence has such power and allure that nature itself reacts to it. The repetition of "sólo por besar tus pies" (just to kiss your feet) emphasizes the intensity of this connection and the significance of the loved one.

The second verse introduces the idea that the other person loves the singer just as much, with "con ojos infinitos" (with infinite eyes). The singer acknowledges their shared desire to strip away the layers of the autumn season, to expose the raw, vulnerable selves beneath. In this way, the song expresses a deep emotional and physical connection between two lovers, where both are equally willing to offer themselves up.

The chorus, "Nosotros los amantes, sobre nosotros la lluvia y el amor" (We, the lovers, with rain and love above us), symbolizes the passion and intensity of their relationship. The rain becomes a metaphor for love's constant presence, continuously showering the lovers. This connection between rain and love is further explored in the repetition of "sin cesar" (unceasingly) to describe both the rain and the love that constantly surrounds them. The concluding line, "la lluvia que como el amor humedece a los amantes" (the rain which, like love, moistens the lovers), reinforces the idea that their love is a source of nourishment and renewal.