Pensar En Ti

Ricardo Arjona's song 'Pensar En Ti' delves into the profound and often painful experience of unrequited love or longing for someone who is no longer present. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of everyday life, juxtaposing mundane activities with the intense emotional turmoil of the narrator. The song opens with a scene of a neighborhood soccer game and a widow observing a young man, setting a backdrop of normalcy against which the narrator's inner world is starkly contrasted.

The recurring theme in the song is the passage of time, or rather, the lack thereof. The narrator describes how time seems to stand still when he thinks about the person he loves. This is metaphorically represented by the clock that doesn't advance, which he initially attributes to a mechanical defect. However, he soon realizes that this stagnation is due to his constant thoughts of the person he misses. This metaphor effectively conveys the idea that his life is on hold because of his unending preoccupation with this person.

Arjona also uses the imagery of the sun and the moon to signify the passage of time and the cyclical nature of his thoughts. Despite the changing world around him, his thoughts remain fixated on the same subject. The song's chorus emphasizes the self-destructive nature of this obsession, describing it as a 'derroche de masoquismo' or a wasteful act of self-inflicted pain. The repetition of 'Pensar en ti' underscores the inescapable and consuming nature of his thoughts, highlighting the emotional depth and complexity of longing and unfulfilled love.