Risque

Arturo Gatica's song 'Risque' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a failed relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that has turned into a source of pain and suffering. The opening lines, 'Risque tu nombre como un lamento, pues no soporte este infierno de nuestro amor fracasado,' set the tone for the song, expressing the agony of holding onto a love that has become unbearable. The use of the word 'infierno' (hell) underscores the intensity of the emotional distress experienced by the narrator.

As the song progresses, the narrator urges both parties to move on and seek new paths, 'Deja que siga nuevos caminos, en busca de otros cariños, matemos nuestro pasado.' This plea to 'kill the past' signifies a desire to let go of the memories and pain associated with the failed relationship. The metaphor of seeking 'otros cariños' (other affections) suggests a hope for healing and finding solace in new connections.

The song also offers a coping mechanism for dealing with the inevitable sadness that may arise, 'Más, si algún día tal vez la tristeza llegar, no te atormentes y ahoga esa pena de amor en un bar.' Here, Gatica advises drowning the sorrow in a bar, a common cultural reference to using alcohol as a means to temporarily escape emotional pain. The final lines, 'Piensa, toda quimera se esfuma, como la hora y la espuma, que se desangra en la arena,' provide a philosophical reflection on the fleeting nature of dreams and emotions, comparing them to the ephemeral foam that dissolves in the sand. This imagery reinforces the idea that, with time, even the most intense feelings of heartbreak will eventually fade away.