Usame

Carlos Ballesteros' song 'Usame' is a heartfelt plea for an unbreakable and eternal connection with a loved one. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of longing and devotion, as the narrator asks to be taken to a 'dark place' where their partner can be their guiding light. This metaphor of darkness and light symbolizes the narrator's dependence on their partner for emotional and spiritual illumination. The request to 'use my skin to dress yourself always' further emphasizes a desire for an intimate and inseparable bond, where the narrator's very being becomes a part of their partner's existence.

The chorus, 'Use me like a coin and spend me, buying everything that makes you happy,' reveals a selfless love, where the narrator is willing to be expended for the happiness of their partner. This metaphor of being a coin suggests a transactional nature, but in a deeply emotional context, it signifies the narrator's readiness to give everything they have for their partner's joy. The reassurance that 'I will be fine as long as I can be in your arms listening to your heart beat' underscores the narrator's ultimate contentment in the simple act of being close to their loved one.

The song continues with a plea to be taken 'far from people' and to be the narrator's 'world always.' This desire for isolation with their partner highlights the intensity of the narrator's need for a private, uninterrupted connection. The repeated assurance that 'I will not let our moment pass, that our world ends' conveys a determination to preserve their love against all odds. The closing line, 'I want you always in my week,' encapsulates the narrator's wish for a constant presence of their partner in their life, making every moment meaningful and complete.