Andaran siempre mis ojos

Gabriel Mena's AA setting of Andaran siempre mis ojos is a secular villancico from the Spanish tradition. The text expresses profound sorrow and regret over a lost glory. The eyes, which once saw bliss, now weep endlessly, lamenting the fleeting nature of pleasure. The singer's lament is so intense that it leads to a desire for blindness, as the perceived loss is irreparable. This reflects a common theme in Renaissance secular music, where contrasting emotions of joy and sorrow are explored through poetic text and expressive melody. Mena’s composition for two female voices captures the pathos of this poignant lament.