Enamorada

Agustín Lara's song 'Enamorada' is a poignant exploration of unrequited love and the deep emotional turmoil it brings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman whose beauty is likened to a magnolia, a flower often associated with purity and dignity. However, her pale complexion and tormented expression suggest a profound inner struggle. Her 'divine jade green eyes' reveal her secret—she is in love, but this love is fraught with pain and longing.

The song delves into the woman's inner world, asking if her 'diminutive coral' lips and 'tiny honeycomb' mouth are meant for the singer. This imagery evokes a sense of delicate beauty and sweetness, yet it is tinged with sorrow. The singer implores her to speak of her sorrows, questioning whether her pain stems from unrequited love or an overwhelming passion. This duality of emotions—between desamor (unrequited love) and frenesí (frenzy)—captures the intensity and confusion often experienced in matters of the heart.

The recurring dream motif in the song suggests a longing for a transformative kiss that will shatter her sadness, symbolized by the 'bacará' (a type of crystal). However, the repeated line 'Enamorada de lo imposible' (In love with the impossible) underscores the futility of her desires. The final metaphor of a 'rose that withered' poignantly encapsulates the inevitable decline of her hopes and dreams. Lara's masterful use of poetic language and rich imagery makes 'Enamorada' a timeless reflection on the beauty and tragedy of unattainable love.