Caro

The song 'Caro' by Spanish artist babi (ES) delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the personal cost of emotional dependency. The lyrics express the protagonist's struggle with loving too deeply and the pain of not being loved back in the same way. The repeated line, 'No sé querer bien, siempre quiero demasiado,' which translates to 'I don't know how to love properly, I always love too much,' encapsulates the core sentiment of the song, highlighting the singer's acknowledgment of their overwhelming emotional investment.

The narrative of the song unfolds as the singer reflects on a past relationship where they pretended to be just like siblings, masking their true feelings. This facade of platonic affection, as suggested by the lines 'Amor, me salió caro / Lo de fingir que éramos como hermanos,' reveals the emotional cost ('me salió caro' translates to 'it cost me dearly') of such pretense. The other person has moved on, leaving the singer feeling left behind and undervalued, a sentiment echoed in the imagery of being stuck 'En medio de la carretera / Esperando a que aceleres' (In the middle of the road / Waiting for you to speed up).

The song also touches on themes of hope and resilience despite emotional pain. The lines 'Todo es trippy, de colores / Ya vendrán tiempos mejores' (Everything is trippy, colorful / Better times will come) suggest a psychedelic attempt to see the brighter side amidst the darkness. The reference to 'Flores' could be symbolic of a place or a state of mind where the pain was most intense, indicating that no future pain could compare to what was experienced there. This blend of despair and hopeful anticipation makes 'Caro' a poignant exploration of love's complexities.