A La Deriva Lyrics in English iLe , Flor de Toloache
Desatientos is a less common, more poetic word that refers to moments of inattention, distraction, or even carelessness. It's the plural of desatiento.
In the song, the lyric "En la penumbra de mis desatientos" (In the shadows of my inattentions) beautifully conveys a state of being lost in thought or unaware, making the sudden appearance of the other person even more impactful. It's a word that adds a layer of depth and introspection to the lyrics.
Have you ever met someone so special in a dream that you wished you could stay asleep forever? That's the beautiful feeling iLe captures in "A La Deriva," which means "Adrift."
The song describes a surprise encounter with someone who appears in the singer's life when they least expect it. She sings about being in an "uncertain sea" (mar incierto), not looking for anyone. Suddenly, this person arrives, knowing exactly how to navigate the confusing waves of her life.
But is this meeting real or a dream? The lyrics suggest it might be a dream, as the singer feels the connection in the "fluidity of the sand" (la fluidez de la arena) but is pulled away by waking up. She longs to fall back asleep to find this person again, to continue "dreaming adrift" (soñando a la deriva) and floating in that perfect moment.
