Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: guitar
Song Meaning of “Recuerdos de Ypacaraí” by Berta Rojas
‘Recuerdos de Ypacaraí’ is a romantic song by Paraguayan guitarist Berta Rojas, inspired by the beauty of her hometown, Ypacaraí. The lyrics describe a fond reminiscence of the place where she grew up, with its beautiful landscapes, its people and its carefree days that will not return.
The opening lines, “Vuelvo otra vez a mis recuerdos de Ypacarai / Ese lugar y su gente tanto quiero y extraño” (I come back again to my memories of Ypacaraí / That place and its people I love and miss so much) express a deep longing for a place that left a lasting mark in the singer’s heart, and an understanding that the joy of those special moments are now in the past.
The song goes on to recall the wonderful memories of days in Ypacarai that are still vivid in the singer’s mind: the “beautiful sunsets, its white sand and its blue lake” (hermosos atardeceres, su arena blanca y su lago azul), the sound of guitar by the river (la melodía de una guitarra junto al río) and the people’s friendly spirit and love of life (el espíritu de la gente tan hospitalarios y vivir la alegría).
The somber song is not only about nostalgia, but also of acceptance and admiration for the town of Ypacaraí that held a special place in Berta’s heart. It’s a poetic ode to her beloved hometown, with a simple chord progression that underlines the melancholic mood. Through the song, she shares the simple joys of her hometown and her profound love for it with her listeners.