Secreto

Carlos Gardel's song 'Secreto' delves into the dark and tumultuous emotions of a man ensnared by a forbidden love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is deeply tormented by his infatuation with a woman he refers to as a 'muñeca maldita' or 'cursed doll.' This woman has become a destructive force in his life, likened to a storm that has torn apart his past filled with tenderness, home, and faith. The man acknowledges that his life, once simple and sacred, has been transformed into a chaotic nightmare, filled with problems that choke his veins and tarnish his honor.

The song explores the man's internal conflict and moral degradation. He admits that he cannot be either more vile or better, as he is defeated by the woman's spell that disrupts his sense of duty. His obsession with her has led him to destroy his marriage and the lives of his children, as he has squandered their sustenance on her luxuries. The man is lost in the storm of her enchanting voice and the touch of her skin, which both thrills and dooms him. This internal struggle is a poignant reflection of the destructive power of forbidden love and the moral dilemmas it brings.

In the final verses, the man contemplates ending his life to escape the torment of his obsession. He seeks a place to die in the darkness of his night but finds himself unable to pull the trigger, betrayed by his own hand. He questions whether he deserves this cruel disgrace but ultimately reveals that his hesitation to commit suicide is not out of concern for his children, but because of his enduring obsession with the woman. This revelation underscores the depth of his entrapment and the tragic nature of his love, which has consumed him entirely.