Rozalén’s “Girasoles” bursts open like a field of sunflowers, turning its face to the light even after a stormy season. The singer starts her walk along the Havana seafront with memories that poke like thorns, yet she quickly pivots toward hope: “¡Vaya año pasamos!” Instead of reliving the pain, she celebrates the everyday heroes around us – the brave, the honest, the empathetic. The chorus is a radiant love letter to a partner whose eyes hold girasoles (sunflowers), a symbol of warmth and constant optimism. When that person smiles, ceilings glow and inner peace settles in.
At its core, the song is both a personal thank-you and a universal call-to-kindness. Rozalén reminds us that unhealed wounds can return, but with self-reflection, humility, and the support of good people, we can keep growing toward the sun. She sings for those who fight injustice, protect others, and nurture their roots, encouraging listeners to align with courage, compassion, and authenticity. “Girasoles” is a musical reminder that the world is “lleno de mujeres y hombres buenos,” and that each of us can choose to be one of them – eyes bright, head high, always searching for the light.