Me Gusta Verte Dormida

Alberto Cortez's song 'Me Gusta Verte Dormida' is a poetic and tender reflection on the intimate moments of watching a loved one sleep. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of quiet admiration and deep affection, capturing the serene beauty of the beloved in a state of rest. Cortez uses the metaphor of navigation to describe his journey through love, with the sleeping figure representing a calm harbor amidst the turbulent seas of life. The imagery of 'amor en la quilla' (love in the keel) and 'pasión golondrina' (swallow-like passion) suggests a love that is both foundational and free-spirited, always seeking and yearning for the beloved.

The song also delves into the duality of presence and absence. The sleeping figure is described as 'celosamente escondida y sin embargo presente' (jealously hidden and yet present), highlighting the paradox of being physically there but mentally distant. This duality extends to the existential, with the beloved being 'una mitad en la vida, la otra mitad en la muerte' (one half in life, the other half in death). This line evokes the delicate balance between life and death, presence and absence, and the uncertainty that love often brings.

In the final verses, Cortez expresses a longing for the beloved to awaken, symbolizing a desire for active, conscious engagement in the relationship. The imagery of 'un farol y neblina y aroma de madreselvas' (a lantern and mist and the scent of honeysuckles) creates a dreamlike setting where the lover waits for the beloved's return. The song concludes with a powerful contrast: while the speaker enjoys the tranquility of watching the beloved sleep, there is a stronger desire for them to be awake, fully present, and engaged in the shared experiences that make their love unique and cherished.