No Sé Por Qué Te Quiero

Antonio Banderas' song 'No Sé Por Qué Te Quiero' delves into the complexities and contradictions of love. The lyrics express a deep, almost inexplicable affection that the narrator feels for someone who seems unattainable and elusive. The opening lines, 'No sé por qué te quiero / Será que tengo alma de bolero,' suggest that the narrator's love is as passionate and dramatic as a bolero, a genre known for its emotional intensity. This sets the tone for a love that is both consuming and bewildering.

The song continues to explore the paradoxes of this love. The narrator admits to searching for qualities in the beloved that they do not possess, and yet, they cannot help but call out their name at inappropriate times. This indicates a love that is both obsessive and unfulfilled. The line 'Te me apareces en los espejos / Como una sombra de cuerpo entero' uses the metaphor of a full-bodied shadow in mirrors to convey the omnipresence of the beloved in the narrator's life, even when they are not physically present.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this love is not only intense but also painful. The narrator feels that if they didn't crave the beloved's kisses, they would be treated better than a dog. This stark comparison highlights the emotional toll of this unreciprocated love. The lyrics 'Querer como te quiero / No va a caber en ningún bolero' emphasize that this love is too vast and complex to be contained within the traditional confines of a bolero. The song concludes with the narrator describing themselves as a 'hoja seca que arrastra el tiempo,' a dry leaf carried by time, symbolizing a love that is both enduring and ephemeral, caught between happiness and longing.