Quiero Ser

Amaia Montero's song 'Quiero Ser' is a heartfelt expression of desire and commitment, both to personal freedom and to a deep, enduring love. The lyrics convey a yearning to be many things: a serene and clear word, a free soul at dawn, and an emigrant from the delirious mouth of a lover. These metaphors suggest a longing for purity, clarity, and the freedom to love without restraint or fear.

The chorus of the song, 'Quiero cantar a la libertad / Y caminar cerca del mar / Amarradita siempre a tu cintura,' which translates to 'I want to sing to freedom / And walk near the sea / Always tied to your waist,' juxtaposes the desire for personal liberty with the wish to be eternally bound to the beloved. This duality captures the essence of romantic love as both a liberating force and a binding commitment. Montero's use of vivid imagery, such as wanting to look directly into the eyes of the moon, symbolizes a fearless approach to life and love.

The song also touches on themes of doubt and reassurance. Montero expresses a wish to be the one who swears eternal love and to be a stop at the station named after the beloved, indicating a desire for a significant and permanent role in the lover's life. The repeated questioning of whether the lover is the source of her happiness, followed by the affirmation that the madness of loving cannot end, even in the face of doubt, underscores the complexity and depth of the emotions involved in a loving relationship.