Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2011-12-08
- Album Name: Quiero Seguir Tus Pasos
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Carpintero” by Ezequiel Colón
“Carpintero” is a love ballad from Puerto Rico by Ezequiel Colón released in December 2011. It tells the story of a man who is trying to find the strength to openly express his love for a woman. He compares his love to the labor of a woodworker, using the art of carpentry to fashion something beautiful out of nothing. He is grateful and in awe of the woman in his life, as she has brought warmth and light to his life in many ways. He struggles to find the right words to convey his feelings, but in the end, he is able to express that he loves her and is willing to give her anything she wants or needs. The song has an acoustic guitar rhythm which amplifies the love and dedication the speaker feels, with a placid but dignified tone. In the end, the speaker admits that no amount of carpentry could ever create an object that could capture the love and admiration he feels for his special someone.