Locura (feat. Sebastián Yatra)
Cali Y El Dandee
The Sweet Agony of Reminiscing Love
The song "Locura" by Cali Y El Dandee, featuring Sebastián Yatra, is a poignant reflection on lost love and the yearning for a past relationship. The lyrics express a deep sense of nostalgia and the pain of separation, as the protagonist reminisces about a love that began in their school days. The song captures the essence of a love that was once innocent and pure, marked by secret kisses and dances without a care for the location. The passage of time and pride are lamented as barriers that have now separated the lovers, leaving the protagonist unsure of where their love has gone.
The chorus of the song conveys a desperate longing to see the loved one again, with the protagonist admitting that they would go crazy without their presence. The mention of the lover's waist as something that 'cures everything' is a metaphor for the healing and comforting power of their physical closeness and intimacy. The singer is haunted by the memories of promises made, the sweetness of past moments, and the realization that love's value seems diminished in today's world, where even tears can be hidden behind the filters of social media photos.
The song also touches on the theme of regret and the universal truth that people often don't realize the value of what they have until it's gone. The protagonist is torn between laughter and tears, acknowledging that the more they try to move on, the more they adore their lost love. The references to a mirror without a reflection and a musical duo separated (Dalmata without Ñejo) symbolize the feeling of incompleteness without the other person. Ultimately, the song is a heartfelt plea for the return of a love that still burns deeply within the singer's heart, despite the passage of time and the changes that life brings.