The song "Señora" was written and performed by Joan Manuel Serrat, a Spanish singer-songwriter, and it was released in 1973. The song tells the story of a young man who addresses a woman, referring to her as "Señora" (meaning lady or madam), and confesses his love for her daughter. In the lyrics, the young man acknowledges that he might not be a suitable suitor for the woman's daughter, as he is seen as a troublemaker or even a thief ("Ese ladrón que os desvalija"). Despite this, he claims to be the one her daughter dreams about and loves. The young man admits that he may not be a good son-in-law and compares himself to a kiss from hell ("Soy casi un beso del infierno"). However, he believes that he is still worthy of the woman's attention, as he is the reason she wonders what happened to her daughter's innocence and purity ("Os preguntais por qué señora se marchitó vuestra fragancia"). He reflects on how the woman tried to raise her daughter, perhaps by sending her to convents or by indulging her with luxurious and flattering experiences ("No la educó ya me hago cargo, a un soñador de pelo largo que le va a hacer señora"). Despite her efforts, the young man believes she failed, and it was him who influenced her daughter's choices ("De nada sirvieron las monjas, ni los caprichos y lisonjas"). As the song progresses, the narrator reveals that the woman's daughter has chosen to leave her home and be with someone else. He suggests that the woman has now become old and forgotten the beauty and youth she once had ("En brazos de un desconocido, que solo le ha dado un soplo de cupidos"). In the final lines, the young man advises the woman to reflect on her past before judging him, reminding her of the time when she had a firm body and dreams within her ("Recuerde antes de maldecirme que tuvo usted la carne firme y un sueño en la piel"). He urges her to remember the time when she was vibrant and had dreams like her daughter. Overall, "Señora" is a poignant and emotional song that explores themes of love, youth, and the passing of time. It reflects on the complexities of relationships and the different perspectives of individuals involved.
