Amar No Es Delito
Anita Santivañez
The Heartache of Forbidden Love
In 'Amar No Es Delito,' Anita Santivañez delves into the emotional turmoil of loving someone against all odds. The song opens with a poignant question directed at God, asking whether it is a sin to love unconditionally. This sets the stage for a narrative filled with deep emotional conflict and spiritual questioning. The protagonist seeks divine forgiveness, indicating a sense of guilt or societal judgment associated with her love. This opening verse encapsulates the struggle between personal feelings and external moral or societal constraints.
The lyrics further explore the depth of her love and the pain it brings. She confesses to loving someone intensely, despite knowing that the relationship is impossible. The repetition of 'tanto lo quise, tanto lo amaba' emphasizes the magnitude of her feelings and the suffering that comes with unrequited or forbidden love. The phrase 'si yo lo quise fue mi culpa' suggests a sense of personal responsibility and perhaps regret, highlighting the internal conflict between her desires and the harsh reality of the situation. The mention of destiny being 'adverso' adds a layer of fatalism, suggesting that some loves are doomed from the start.
The song concludes with a bittersweet resolution. The protagonist acknowledges that her love is 'imposible' and 'mi castigo,' indicating that she sees her feelings as both a blessing and a curse. The final lines, 'ya no puedo amarte sigue tu camino,' signify a painful acceptance and a reluctant farewell. This ending underscores the theme of letting go, even when the heart is unwilling. Through 'Amar No Es Delito,' Anita Santivañez captures the essence of a love that is both profound and tragic, resonating with anyone who has experienced the agony of loving someone they cannot have.