Emilia Lyrics in English by Ana Tijoux
Amarraditas is the diminutive form of amarradas, meaning "tied together" or "bound". The use of the diminutive suffix "-itas" adds a tender, affectionate, and intimate nuance, suggesting a sweet and unbreakable bond.
In the song, Ana Tijoux sings, "Y es que estamos, tu y yo, ya amarraditas / Por un lazo maternal de arterias y de vitaminas." This beautiful imagery describes the profound, almost biological connection between a mother and child, emphasizing the deep, nurturing, and inseparable bond they share.
Ana Tijoux's "Emilia" is a beautiful, heartfelt ode to the profound love a mother feels for her child. From the very first lines, you can feel the deep connection: "Si en lo bajo estoy / Me llevas hasta lo alto, más que el sol" [If I am low / You take me high, higher than the sun]. It's clear that this child brings immense joy and comfort, chasing away the cold and bringing a warmth that's more than enough.
This song really highlights how a child can transform a parent's world. Ana sings, "Desde que llegaste a mi vida / Esa brisa se dibuja en tu sonrisa" [Since you came into my life / That breeze is drawn in your smile], showing how the child's presence fills her life with light and happiness. She describes their bond as "amarraditas / Por un lazo maternal de arterias y de vitaminas" [tied together / By a maternal bond of arteries and vitamins], a powerful image of their unbreakable, life-giving connection. It's a truly touching expression of unconditional love, where the child is her "bendición" [blessing] and "toda mi calma" [all my calm].
