Quería Que Me Quisieras

Alerzal's song 'Quería Que Me Quisieras' delves into the complex and often paradoxical nature of love and desire. The lyrics express a longing for reciprocated love while simultaneously grappling with the unintended consequences of such emotions. The narrator initially wishes for the other person to love them but does not want to fall in love themselves. This internal conflict is evident in the lines, 'Quería que me quisieras / Y no que, y no quería quererte,' highlighting the struggle between wanting to be loved and the fear of loving in return.

As the song progresses, the narrator finds themselves in a situation where the other person now loves them, but this reciprocation brings about a mix of joy and suffering. The repeated sighs and the phrase 'suspiro y sufro por verte' encapsulate the bittersweet nature of their feelings. The narrator's realization that their unintended affection has led to emotional turmoil is poignantly captured in the lines, 'Yo no quise y te quise / Sin querer, pues no sabía / Que un día este cariño / Sin querer, me mataría.' This suggests that love, even when unintentional, can have profound and sometimes painful effects.

The song's exploration of the difference between wanting to love and loving without intention adds depth to its narrative. The distinction between 'querer queriendo' (wanting to love) and 'sin querer, no quererte' (not wanting to love) underscores the complexity of human emotions. The final lines, 'Querer, lindo, quererte / Sin querer, será mi muerte,' emphasize the fatalistic view that loving unintentionally can lead to one's emotional demise. Alerzal's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery make 'Quería Que Me Quisieras' a compelling exploration of the paradoxes inherent in love and desire.