Te Vas

Alejandro Benjarano's song 'Te Vas' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and heartbreak that follows the end of a significant relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that was not reciprocated equally, leading to a painful separation. The opening lines, 'Loco corazón, tanto daño hizo el amor,' set the tone for the song, highlighting the damage that love has inflicted on the narrator's heart. The repeated questioning of how many sleepless nights and stolen kisses occurred emphasizes the depth of the narrator's emotional investment and the subsequent pain of unrequited love.

The chorus, 'Te vas, dejando todo roto,' captures the essence of the song's theme: the feeling of being left behind with everything shattered. The imagery of looking at photos and feeling like a 'loco' (crazy person) underscores the narrator's struggle to come to terms with the loss. The line 'Y yo que pude odiarte, no puse de mi parte' reveals a poignant self-awareness, acknowledging that despite having reasons to hate the departing lover, the narrator couldn't bring themselves to do so, indicating a lingering attachment and unresolved feelings.

As the song progresses, the metaphor of 'nubes de alquitrán' (tar clouds) and the comparison to cigarette smoke illustrate the pervasive and lingering nature of the pain. The narrator's blood being 'inundated with the poison left behind' by the lover further emphasizes the deep emotional scars. The song concludes with a plea for clarity, asking if there is any possibility of rekindling the love or if it is truly the end. This open-ended question leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved longing and the harsh reality of moving on from a love that once was.