Desierto

The song "Desierto" by Spanish artist babi (ES) delves into the emotional landscape of dependency and the struggle for resilience in the face of a toxic relationship. The lyrics express the singer's experience of being emotionally dependent on someone who is inconsistent, highlighting the pain and erosion of self that comes with such a bond. The use of the word 'desierto' (desert) metaphorically represents the barren emotional state the singer finds themselves in, longing for the affection and attention of the other person to 'inundate' or fill this void.

The song's narrative unfolds as the singer acknowledges their own resilience, climbing 'based on your salients' but realizing that this toxic cycle has an end. The imagery of 'doing business with death' suggests that continuing in this harmful relationship is akin to self-destruction. The repeated lines about losing breath with someone and the lament of not being the one for them further emphasize the depth of the singer's emotional investment and the pain of unrequited love.

The chorus recalls moments when the singer absorbed the other's pain and fears, taking them to their side of the bed, only to find that their evenings became disenchanted. This paints a picture of a one-sided relationship where the singer is left drained and eroded, like a desert, by the emotional toll of caring for someone who does not reciprocate. The song is a poignant exploration of the cost of emotional dependency and the strength it takes to recognize and break free from it.