Aretes means 'earrings'. While it might seem like a common word, its use in this song is quite unique and poetic.
Manuel Medrano sings about "Los aretes que le faltan a la luna" (The earrings that the moon is missing). He personifies the moon, giving it a human characteristic, and then claims to have found these lost celestial jewels. This imaginative imagery transforms a simple accessory into something magical and central to a romantic gesture, making it an enticing word to explore.
Manuel Medrano, a fantastic artist from Colombia, brings us a song that's all about finding something incredibly precious and wanting to share it with someone special. Imagine walking along the sea one misty morning and finding something truly magical: the moon's missing earrings!
He sings, "Los aretes que le faltan a la luna, Los tengo guardados para hacerte un collar" [The earrings that are missing from the moon, I have them saved to make you a necklace]. He feels so lucky, saying it's a "Privilegio que agradezco al cielo, Porque ningún poeta los pudo encontrar" [A privilege I thank heaven for, Because no poet could find them]. These aren't just any earrings; they're his "única fortuna" [only fortune], and he's ready to give them all to the person he loves. It's such a sweet and imaginative way to express deep affection!