Unwrapping the Sweet Longing in 'Mi Caramelo'

The song 'Mi Caramelo' by Bersuit Vergarabat, an Argentine rock band known for their eclectic musical style and profound lyrics, delves into the theme of longing and unfulfilled desire. The lyrics speak to the experience of a person who is infatuated with someone they see as unattainably sweet, likening them to candy. The opening lines set the tone for a nostalgic and somewhat obsessive reflection on a youthful crush that has persisted into adulthood.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a deeper narrative of a person who has moved on with life, getting married and having children, yet the fixation on this past love remains. The mention of therapy and the advice to distance oneself from the object of affection for 'seventy years' suggests an understanding of the unhealthy nature of this obsession. Despite this awareness, the protagonist expresses a willingness to trade everything for just a moment with their 'candy.'

The song captures the essence of a bittersweet yearning for what could have been, juxtaposed with the reality of life's progression. The use of metaphors like 'playing bottle' and the reference to a 'hospice' at the end of the song intensify the sense of desperation and the lengths to which the protagonist would go to relive a moment of youthful passion. 'Mi Caramelo' is a poignant exploration of the enduring power of a first love and the struggle to let go of a fantasy that has been held onto for too long.

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  1. La Bolsa
  2. Vuelos
  3. Un Pacto
  4. Murguita del sur
  5. Desconexion sideral
  6. Negra Murguera
  7. La Del Toro
  8. Todos Narcos
  9. Murguita Del Sur
  10. Mi Caramelo
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