POR EL CONTRARIO (part. Becky G y Leonardo Aguilar)

Ángela Aguilar's song "POR EL CONTRARIO," featuring Becky G and Leonardo Aguilar, delves deep into the emotional turmoil that follows a breakup. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person struggling to move on from a past relationship, despite their best efforts. The protagonist is caught in a cycle of longing and despair, unable to forget their former lover. The opening lines set the tone, revealing that although they are supposed to have moved on, they find themselves alone, consumed by thoughts of their ex.

The song uses powerful metaphors to convey the depth of this emotional struggle. The protagonist wonders if their ex has replaced them, symbolized by the idea of covering up a tattoo of their name with someone else's. This imagery highlights the permanence of their past love and the difficulty of erasing such deep emotional scars. The repeated attempts to negotiate with karma and the notion of almost selling their soul to escape the pain underscore the desperation and helplessness they feel.

The chorus emphasizes the contrast between the protagonist's suffering and their ex's apparent indifference. While the protagonist is nearly losing their soul to cope with the breakup, their ex seems to be doing just fine. This disparity adds to the sense of injustice and heartache. The song's haunting melody and poignant lyrics capture the essence of lingering pain and the struggle to heal from a love that still haunts them. The repeated refrain of memories that "maltratan, pero aún no me matan" (mistreat but haven't killed me yet) encapsulates the enduring impact of this lost love on the protagonist's life.