A melody to all the graduating students

Everyone has a rhythm that makes an impression on him or her. Mine is a popular song titled “Soldadito Marinero” by Fito & Fitipaldis. In this special season I would like to dedicate this song to all the graduating students as a precaution to accompany with in the future.

"Él camina despacito que las prisas no son buenas

en su brazo dobladita con cuidado la chaqueta

Luego pasa por la calles donde los chavales juegan

Él también quiso ser niño pero le pilló la guerra

Soldadito marinero conociste a una sierna

de esas que dicen te quiero si ven la cartera llena

Escogiste a la más guapa y a la menos buena

sin saber como ha venido te ha cogido la tormenta

Él quería cruzar los mares y olvidar a su sirena

La verdad no fue difícil cuando conoció a Mariela

que tenía los ojos verdes y el negocio entre las piernas

¡Ay que ver que puntería no te arrimas a una buena!

Después de un invierno malo, una mala primavera

Dime porqué estás buscando una lágrima en la arena"

This song describes a lonely navy sailor´s journey, to which he dealt with curiosity, passions and persistency. He began with a slow and cautious step toward an unknown future. During his trip he was continuously searching for his “expectations”. He thought what he picked was the most beautiful fulfillment of his expectations but in the end he found it like ¨tormentas¨ (thunders), which brought him misery.

Yes, our life is filled with challenges, traps, opportunities and choices. When facing to the unknown society and making any choices and decisions, we, like the navy sailor in the song, would normally be misled or influenced by the outside appearance and our preferences and make a regretful decision. Herein I sincerely play the melody of the navy sailor to allow you all to take a moment to reflect on your desires and goals, and to allow you to look at yourself as if looking into a mirror.