Te ComeríA El CorazóN

Miguel Bosé's song 'Te ComeríA El CorazóN' delves into the intense and often conflicting emotions that come with love and betrayal. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a passionate relationship that teeters on the edge of destruction. The opening lines, 'Dulce anochecer que sin querer me pone entre la espada y la pared,' set the stage for a night filled with tension and longing. The imagery of being caught 'between the sword and the wall' suggests a situation where the protagonist feels trapped by their emotions, unable to escape the pull of their lover.

The recurring theme of 'odio a fuego lento' (slow-burning hate) underscores the complexity of the relationship. This phrase captures the simmering resentment that can build up over time, even in the midst of deep affection. The line 'te comería el corazón' (I would eat your heart) is a powerful metaphor for the consuming nature of love and desire. It suggests a longing so intense that it borders on the destructive, highlighting the thin line between love and hate.

Bosé's use of contrasting imagery, such as 'dulce y árido océano' (sweet and arid ocean) and 'gûtico el infierno que quemó las espinas' (gothic the hell that burned the thorns), further emphasizes the duality of the emotions at play. The ocean, typically a symbol of vastness and depth, is described as both sweet and arid, reflecting the conflicting feelings of the protagonist. The reference to a 'gothic hell' that burns the thorns of love suggests a purgatorial experience, where the pain of betrayal is intertwined with the beauty of love.

The song's conclusion, with the plea to 'apágame, consúmeme y fúmame por última vez' (extinguish me, consume me, and smoke me one last time), encapsulates the ultimate surrender to these overpowering emotions. It is a final act of giving in to the passion and pain, accepting the inevitable end of the relationship. Miguel Bosé masterfully captures the tumultuous nature of love, making 'Te ComeríA El CorazóN' a poignant exploration of the highs and lows of romantic entanglement.