“Eres Tú” is a warm, glowing love song from the Spanish group Mocedades that feels like opening your window to the first breeze of summer. Written for the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, its lyrics pile up joyful metaphors that paint the beloved as every good thing in life: a promise, a smile, a summer morning, even the life-giving water of a fountain. The melody drifts gently, inviting listeners to sway while imagining sun-kissed Spanish landscapes and the thrill of newfound affection.
At its heart, the song is a celebration of how one special person can become the center of your world. The singer compares their love to:
- the fresh rain that cools your hands
- the strong breeze that fills your sails
- the fire that warms your home and hearth
- the grain that becomes daily bread
These images show love as both comforting and essential, something that nourishes, energizes, and brings endless hope. By repeating the simple phrase “eres tú” (“it is you”) after every metaphor, Mocedades reminds us that true love is not complicated. It is as clear and vital as water, as welcoming as a smile, and as enduring as a promise kept.