Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: salsa
Song Meaning of “Son Esos” by Maykel Blanco Y Su Salsa Mayor
In the Cuban salsa song “Son Esos”, Maykel Blanco Y Su Salsa Mayor presents a narrative about a person in desperate search of love. The narrator, filled with loneliness and despair, looks to companionship to fill his void. In his desperate longing for companionship, the narrator reflects on what it’s like to be in love; a love that is strong and consistent, but ultimately lost. The narrator turns to his friends for understanding and hope, singing the chorus: “son esos, mi amor, mi alegría, esos momentos que viven en el corazón” (“those are them, my love, my joy, those moments that live in the heart”). These lyrics emphasize his optimism towards finding love, as despite the challenges of the past, his vision persists.
The song is ultimately an ode to the power of human connection, as its narrator does not give in to the sorrow of loneliness, but instead searches for and eventually finds love. The music itself is lively and upbeat; its complex rhythms and lively horns reflecting the sentiment of hope and joy at the conclusion of the song, and ultimately emphasizing the power of finding companionship and understanding.