"Penélope" is a song by Catalan singer-songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat. The song tells the story of a woman named Penélope who waits faithfully at a train station for her lover's return. In the lyrics, Penélope is described as sitting on a bench at the platform, wearing a brown leather bag, high-heeled shoes, and a Sunday dress. She waits for the first train to arrive, keeping herself occupied by moving her fan. It is rumored in the town that a traveler stopped her clock one spring afternoon. Before leaving, the lover tells Penélope not to cry as he will return, even before the willow leaves fall. He asks her to think of him, promising to come back for her. Eventually, Penélope's lover returns to the town and finds her waiting on the green pine bench. However, when he calls her name, Penélope realizes he is not the one she has been waiting for. Despite his attempts to convince her, she remains seated at the station, still faithful to the love she is waiting for. "Penélope" is a metaphorical story about loyalty, unrequited love, and the pain of waiting. The lyrics portray Penélope as a symbol of unwavering devotion, waiting indefinitely for her love to return. The song resonates with emotions of hope, disappointment, and heartbreak in the face of unfulfilled expectations.
