Someone who knows me well, and who knows who I am - fortunately hardly anyone puts a face to Don Paco, because that's how I prefer it - comments that I am all about laughter and never tears. Apropos of your observation, dear Enea, and while waiting for you to invite me to the Ed Sheeran concert, here are some tears for you today in the form of musical notes.
The feeling that connects us to moments and people from the past is longing, and in the context of love, this connection is intensified. When we miss someone, we think not only of their physical presence, but also of the emotions and experiences shared. Music plays a crucial role in this process, as it has the ability to evoke memories with unique power.
Love songs, in particular, can be seen as emotional time capsules. We often associate certain melodies with specific moments: the first dance, a walk in the evening, a farewell...
These memories are reactivated every time we listen to these compositions again. The lyrics and melody work together to revive the feelings we experience in those moments, making the presence of the loved one feel closer, even if they are far away.
The power of ballads in love also lies in their ability to express what we sometimes cannot put into words. Lyrics can articulate desires, longings and feelings in a way that is difficult for us to verbalise. When we hear a song that describes exactly what we are experiencing, we feel understood and less alone in our longing.
Moreover, for songs there is no such thing as time. While words and letters can fade or be lost, a melody can be listened to over and over again, perpetuating the memory and the feeling. This repetition not only keeps memories alive, but can also have a therapeutic effect, helping us to process absence and find comfort in nostalgia.
Music has the power to connect people on an emotional level. A shared song can become a symbol of the relationship, an invisible bridge that holds a couple together despite distance or time. When we miss someone, turning to that special little song can bring comfort, reminding us that the moments shared and the emotions experienced are eternal.
Songs not only capture and evoke memories, but also help us to express and process our feelings. They are a constant reminder that love and shared experiences endure through the melodies we carry in our hearts.
So, dear friend, you should know that Don Paco feels and misses. He who with so much sarcasm tries to get a smile out of you by dithering over current affairs, also has a heart full of music and memories that often bring tears to his eyes. I suppose it is a universal feeling, because missing someone in the context of love is intrinsically linked to music.
And now, go to any ticket platform and buy two good seats for Sheeran's concert. Let's listen together to beautiful songs like "Perfect" or "Thinking Out Loud".
