Encontrarte

The song 'Encontrarte' by Banda Carnaval, a popular Mexican group known for their regional Mexican music, particularly the banda genre, is a heartfelt expression of love and its transformative power. The lyrics describe a serendipitous encounter with a significant other that has a profound and life-saving impact on the narrator. The opening lines set the scene of this fateful meeting, suggesting that it was destiny that brought the two together. The scent of the other person draws the narrator in, leading to an embrace and a kiss that sparks a deep need within them.

The chorus of 'Encontrarte' emphasizes the redemptive nature of this love. The narrator feels that finding their partner saved them from a life of emptiness and despair. The love they have found cures the 'symptoms of my agony,' indicating that before this relationship, the narrator was going through a difficult time, possibly struggling with loneliness or a lack of purpose. The partner brings joy to mornings that were once meaningless, and the narrator feels incredibly fortunate to have found such a connection.

The song also touches on the idea of acceptance and embracing imperfections. The narrator confesses that they are enamored by their partner's flaws, which suggests a deep and unconditional love. This love has not only brought happiness but has also made the narrator's world 'perfect,' highlighting the profound impact that love and companionship can have on one's life. The repeated phrase 'Volví a ser yo' (I returned to being me) implies that this love has allowed the narrator to rediscover themselves, to heal, and to become whole again.