Hace unos años, tenía una amiga con quién me comunicaba por teléfono todas las noches. Tuvieron que pasar dos años para que nos pudiéramos ver en persona. ¿Cómo logré convencerla? Me pidió que cantara su canción favorita y se la dedicara a través de una llamada. Recuerdo que eran como las once de la noche y me dijo que si no le cantaba siquiera la mitad pues no tendríamos una cita. La canción era “Creo en ti” de Reik.

Debo admitir que en esa ocasión si sentí miedo y hasta consideré la opción de no hacerlo. Al final, me atreví y lo hice, lo cual fue para ella algo sumamente muy especial. Su emoción fue tan evidente que me dijo “Ahora me toca a mí “ y sin yo pedírselo me dedicó el tema “Kilómetros” de sin banderas. Esa noche fue única pues de parte y parte nos tocó dedicar y recibir una dedicatoria musical.

Ambas experiencias ocurrieron hace tiempo, y desde entonces no he podido disfrutar de algo parecido. He estado cerca de cantar un tema para alguien en específico, pero el cambio de circunstancias me ha llevado a privar dicho acto. Aún así, no renunció a la idea de dedicarle una canción a alguien que de a poco se está haciendo muy especial para mí y por quien lo haría a través de una, dos y más canciones. ¿Opciones? Hasta ahora hay dos temas que al escucharlas automáticamente me hacen pensar en ella. “Aunque sea poco” de vos veis, y “Un angel no es” de Eros Ramazzotti.

La música suele ser ese puente entre lo que somos y sentimos, aquello que deseamos expresar y compartir con alguien más. Nunca es tarde para la inspiración, y más si se trata de poder dedicarle un regalo especial a una persona a través de una canción.

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Dedicate a song. How many of us have been able to experience that special detail? Or better yet, how many of us have had a song dedicated to us? Just thinking about it generates a feeling and an emotion greater than we could imagine. Enjoying and listening to a good song generates all the aforementioned, but knowing that someone else listens to it and sings it thinking of you, is undoubtedly something of great value.

When we decide to take the step of dedicating a song to someone in particular, we carry out something that we have been working on in our hearts for a long time. We do not focus so much on a good intonation or the perfect rhythm, but we give the best of us so that the person to whom the dedication is addressed can perceive the great feeling that drives us to perform this act of courage.

Act of courage? Musical inspiration? We could define it under the idea of wanting to express what we feel for that person. In this aspect, there are many fields to which we can turn to in order to find that ideal song that can mark a magical and unforgettable moment for both parties, both for the one who dedicates it and for the one who receives it. We take into account the tastes and feelings of the other person, and try to capture our own through a connection that music knows well how to offer.

Have you ever dedicated a song? Those are moments that no matter what happens afterwards, leave us with an indelible memory that, like music, transcends over time. Sometimes we hesitate or delay to do something like this, but the good thing will always be to dare, and never deprive ourselves to express such a gift, because in this valuable way we let that other part know how much we care and what we are capable of doing.

We always sing a song in a specific way and associate it with something or someone, but deciding to dedicate a song to someone is a step up. And by this we don't mean the simple idea of telling someone "Hey, I dedicate that song to you" or perhaps sending them the written lyrics of the song. Rather, we're talking about being able to sing the song to that person. It sounds difficult, and a bit daring or challenging for some, but there is no doubt that this experience marks a before and after in the lives of those involved.

The first song I dedicated was in my teenage years. I was getting to know a girl who really liked to sing, and one day she mentioned that no one had ever sung a song for her. At the time I didn't say anything, but in the secret of my heart I made a plan to carry out the dedication. I think the hardest part was to find the song, because she had a huge list of favorite singers and songs, and my purpose was to get the song she liked the most.

I chose "Todo cambió" by Camila. I remember it was one morning at school, specifically at dismissal time. At first I told her "I have something for you" and then when she realized what I wanted to do she told me "I don't think you dare", but I did it, in front of her classmates and the Spanish teacher who after hearing me sing even applauded and congratulated me, telling me that you only do that when you are in love.

A few years ago, I had a friend with whom I communicated by phone every night. It took two years before we could see each other in person. How did I convince her? She asked me to sing her favorite song and dedicate it to her over the phone. I remember it was about eleven o'clock at night and she told me that if I didn't sing even half of it, we wouldn't have a date. The song was "Creo en ti" by Reik.

I must admit that on that occasion I was afraid and even considered the option of not doing it. In the end, I dared and I did it, which was something very special for her. Her emotion was so evident that she told me "Now it's my turn" and without my asking, she dedicated the song "Kilómetros" from Sin Banderas to me. That night was unique because it was our turn to dedicate and receive a musical dedication.

Both experiences happened a long time ago, and since then I have not been able to enjoy something similar. I have been close to sing a song for someone specific, but the change of circumstances has led me to deprive such an act. Still, I did not give up the idea of dedicating a song to someone who is slowly becoming very special to me and for whom I would do it through one, two and more songs. Options? So far there are two songs that when I listen to them automatically make me think of her. "Aunque sea poco" by vos veis, and "Un angel no es" by Eros Ramazzotti.

Music is usually the bridge between what we are and what we feel, what we want to express and share with someone else. It is never too late for inspiration, especially if it is about being able to dedicate a special gift to a person through a song.

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