Cometas por el cielo

Embarking on a deep and touching emotional journey, 'Cometas por el cielo' by La Oreja de Van Gogh begins with an intimate plea for companionship through the cold depths of night, yearning for another's presence until the clarity of sunrise. This opening verse connects closely with listeners who have known the solitary yearning that preludes dawn, when emotions are most raw and one's heart is laid bare, entwined within the vulnerability of earnest affection. The imagery La Oreja de Van Gogh uses is evocative, alluding to an alambrada or wire fence which can suggest barriers surrounding the heart that only a loved one's voice can gently unravel.

The pre-chorus ascends into a heartfelt declaration that echoes with the solemnity of a vow. La Oreja de Van Gogh creates a solitary yet shared spiritual experience where a shared sigh transforms into a celebration of unity. This moment encapsulates the bonding power of love, where even the darkness of 'esta noche abisal', or 'this abyssal night', is a worthy setting for learning life's deepest truths through the closeness of a significant other.

In the chorus, where the metaphor of kites flying across the sky debuts, La Oreja de Van Gogh instills a sense of freedom and weightlessness achieved through an intimate connection. Like the sun and the sea, the act of flying kites represents an expansive, soul-stretching flight that signifies the beauty of aspirational love and the release of one's inner potential. This metaphor is not only powerful in its imagery but also pertinent in how it symbolizes elevation through mutual support and love.

This ascent into celestial heights takes a reflective dive with the bridge, where La Oreja de Van Gogh addresses the sense of insignificance one might feel from others who are grounded in reality, 'los que no volaron nunca'. Transforming into wind, the artist imagines a silent journey where the voice carries only to the one who listens carefully - a testament to the poignant understanding between two souls. It is a journey of quiet triumph over judgment, a celebration of the exclusive bond that makes one soar.