Mi Escritorio

The song 'Mi Escritorio' by Alicia Delgado is a poignant narrative of unrequited love and the pain of parting. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and resignation, as the narrator reflects on their love story and its inevitable end. The use of the desk (escritorio) as the setting where the narrator writes and dreams suggests a personal and intimate space where one's deepest thoughts and emotions are expressed. The cursed pen and paper are personified as witnesses to this 'crazy love,' emphasizing the intensity and madness often associated with deep affection.

The song's refrain, urging the listener not to cry upon hearing this waltz-like Huayno (a genre of popular Andean music), indicates that the story is meant to be a shared memory rather than a fresh wound. The farewell is tinged with a sense of finality, as the narrator accepts that their love will not be returned and decides to move on. The mention of a 'Bolivian boy' suggests a cross-cultural romance, adding another layer of complexity to the relationship. The narrator's desire for an everlasting love for their happiness contrasts with the transient, fleeting nature of the love they experienced.

The song ends with a plea for remembrance and a somber acceptance that, although the narrator's love will remain unreciprocated, the story of their love is so profound that only death can erase it. This dramatic conclusion underscores the theme of eternal love and the indelible mark it leaves on one's life, even when it doesn't lead to a happy ending.