Both my daughter and I (with a difference of 40 years between us) love this song, which we first heard in “Man on Fire.” We understand a little Spanish, but we can, and do, appreciate this artistic masterpiece in either English or Spanish. It is a wonderfully simple and eloquent poem. When accompanied by Carlos Varela’s voice and instrumentation, it generates amazingly powerful emotive sentiments. Structurally, we recognize that each stanza begins with a paradoxical statement. A couple of elaborating similes or metaphors follow the opening statement of each stanza providing exquisite imagery and definition. I will spare you, but I could easily write a lengthy essay about each line of every stanza. Instead, I will attempt to share with you what I HEAR, when I hear this song. It is a little more than a word-for-word translation, but still, I thought it worthy of sharing: A single word, says nothing yet, at the same time it covers and conveys everything. Just as the wind covers the waters, like fields of flowers, conceal the mud. A mere glance, says nothing, Yet, at the same time, it tells all. Like the rain appearing on your face, or, the ancient old map reveals hidden treasures. A single truth, says nothing, Yet, at the same time, it covers everything. Like a bonfire that persists and burns on, like a stone that lives on and gives birth to dust. If one day you miss or lose sight of me, I will be nowhere, and at the same, I will be everywhere. Because in your eyes is from where I take flight, and where I return to my end. Because in your eyes is from where I take flight, and where I return to my end. ** ** (Depending on perspective, I exist because you see me, or, my existence is your eyes.) That’s my take (not intended to be a word-for-word translation). Comments?