Junto a mi

The song 'Junto a mi' by Camela, a Spanish musical group known for their style of techno-rumba and flamenco pop, is a heartfelt expression of unrequited love and longing. The lyrics describe a deep affection and desire for someone who is not present, painting a vivid picture of the person they yearn for with phrases like 'su pelo moreno' (her dark hair) and 'sus ojos dos estrellas' (her eyes two stars). The imagery of the moon and stars suggests an idealized and perhaps unattainable love, as these celestial bodies are often associated with beauty that is distant and untouchable.

The emotional weight of the song is carried by the repeated lines expressing a wish to have the loved one close and the declaration of love 'con locura' (with madness). The singer is filled with an intense love that is not reciprocated, as indicated by the lines 'Le quiero y lo sabe y no viene a buscarme' (I love him and he knows it, and he doesn't come to look for me). This suggests a painful awareness that their feelings are known but not returned, leaving the singer in a state of sadness and desperation.

The song's chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's feelings and the pain of separation. The repetition of 'sin su mirar' (without her gaze) at the end of the song underscores the sense of loss and emptiness felt in the absence of the beloved. 'Junto a mi' is a poignant portrayal of the agony that comes with loving someone who may never be by your side, a theme that resonates with many who have experienced unrequited love.