De Carne y Hueso (feat. Arelys Henao)

“De Carne y Hueso” by Andrés Cepeda, featuring Arelys Henao, is a poignant exploration of emotional vulnerability and the quest for genuine affection. The song's lyrics delve into the pain of unreciprocated love, contrasting the warmth and humanity of the narrator with the coldness of their partner. The repeated questioning, “¿De qué estás hecha tú? ¿De piedra o hielo?” (What are you made of? Stone or ice?), underscores the emotional distance and lack of empathy from the partner, who is depicted as incapable of feeling love or jealousy.

The narrator asserts their own humanity and emotional depth, emphasizing that they are “de carne y hueso” (made of flesh and bone), highlighting their capacity for love and suffering. This contrast serves to criticize the partner's inability to reciprocate feelings, suggesting that they lack the fundamental qualities that make one truly human. The narrator's declaration, “Yo soy una mujer de carne y hueso” (I am a woman of flesh and bone), is a powerful affirmation of their own worth and emotional authenticity.

The song also touches on themes of self-respect and moving on. The narrator decides to leave behind the unfulfilling relationship, symbolized by leaving “la mitad del sufrimiento y un pedazo de mi cruz” (half of the suffering and a piece of my cross). This act of leaving behind pain and seeking new love signifies a journey towards healing and finding someone who can offer the affection that was missing. The repetition of the phrase “hasta encontrar esos besos que jamás me diste tú” (until I find those kisses you never gave me) encapsulates the hope and determination to find true love and emotional fulfillment.