is a profound poem written by the Spanish philosopher, grammarian, and poet Agustín García Calvo . It is best known to the public through its musical adaptations, most notably by Amancio Prada and Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio . 🖋️ Origins and Authorship
The text originated as a poem by García Calvo, reflecting his signature blend of philosophical depth and lyrical simplicity. Agustín García Calvo . El Mundo Que Yo No Viva
The song has been featured on several influential albums within the Spanish "canción de autor" and folk genres: (2005) by Amancio Prada. is a profound poem written by the Spanish
The speaker imagines the world as a "strange thing" and an "ark of wonders" that exists independently of their own life. Agustín García Calvo
and other compilations by María Dolores Pradera .
The poem uses vivid, almost mythological imagery—dolphins grazing on esmeraldas (emeralds) and a sea that turns purple—to describe this "Atlántida sumergida" (submerged Atlantis), a world the speaker can never truly know.
Chicho Sánchez Ferlosio is credited with the original musical setting, which was later popularized by Amancio Prada .