☝️ Key Points
- Description of unrequited love and a deep separation that has left traces
- Difficulty of forgetting someone who meant a lot and the longing for memories of the time shared
- Symbolism of Havana and Madrid as differences and incompatibilities between lovers
- Representation of grief, longing, and the impossibility of forgetting someone who has left a deep emotional connection
Interpretation
The song "Palmeras en el jardín" by
Alejandro Sanz is about an unrequited love and a separation that has left deep scars. The singer describes how he tried to rebuild his life after the loved one, by planting "the palm trees in the garden", but it will never be like in Havana, as they come from different worlds - he from Madrid and she from Havana. The text shows the difficulty of forgetting someone who meant so much and the longing to let go of the memories of the shared time. Nevertheless, the protagonist will always remember the person and how she changed his life, even if she is no longer there. The metaphor of Havana and Madrid symbolizes the differences and incompatibility between the lovers, who despite their love cannot be together. The memories of the time shared in Varadero and the melancholy associated with the farewell permeate the song and show the deep emotional connection between the two. Overall, the song lyrics express the sorrow, longing, and impossibility of forgetting someone who meant so much, even if they have distanced themselves physically and emotionally.