Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: salsa
Song Meaning of “A Él / la Piragua” by Oscar D’León
A Él / la Piragua is a classic salsa song by Oscar D’León which tells a romantic story of a man who sends a plea to the woman he loves to come back and be with him, symbolically represented as sailing away with the boat, la Piragua. He expresses his longing for her and promises that nothing he did to bring the relationship to an end, no matter what it was, will matter anymore once they are together again.
The song speaks to the emotional struggle of being apart from the one we love and the importance of mending relationships rather than giving up on them, especially if it is something worth saving. Despite how painful it can be, the man is willing to put his pride and ego aside to take the chance of reuniting with his love. The narrator presents his feelings honestly and humbly, with the hope of being able to reconcile and start anew.
He acknowledges the ashes of the past and remembers the happy memories fondly, and begs for the one he cares for to come back. He promises to take the sufferings away if only the beloved person decides to come back and sail with him. He believes that if they are both on the same boat, he will be able to make things better. It is a passionate plea for a second chance at love.