Cruda

In 'Cruda,' Alex Hoyer delves into the emotional aftermath of a breakup, using the metaphor of a hangover to describe the lingering pain and disorientation. The song opens with the artist expressing how the days and nights have become unbearably long since the breakup, indicating a sense of timelessness and confusion. This sets the stage for the central theme: the emotional 'hangover' left by a lost love.

Hoyer uses vivid imagery to compare the experience of love to consuming alcohol. He describes the love he had as something he drank like tequila, taking 'seven shots in a row,' and like beer, leading to a 'headache' the next morning. These metaphors effectively convey the intensity and subsequent regret of his emotional investment. The repetition of the phrase 'la cruda que me dejo tu beso' (the hangover your kiss left me) emphasizes the lasting impact of the relationship, likening it to a hangover that doesn't easily fade.

The song also touches on the idea of excess and its consequences. Hoyer acknowledges that 'everything in excess is bad,' yet he confesses his inability to forget his former lover. This admission highlights the struggle between knowing what's best for oneself and being unable to let go of the past. The lyrics 'I don't remember who I was before I met you' and 'remembering hurts so much' further illustrate the deep emotional scars left by the relationship. Through 'Cruda,' Alex Hoyer captures the universal experience of heartbreak and the difficult journey of moving on, wrapped in a relatable and poignant metaphor.