Mariposas

Carmen DeLeon's song 'Mariposas' is a heartfelt exploration of unspoken love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The lyrics reveal a deep, silent yearning that has been carried for seven years, masked under the guise of friendship. The protagonist confesses to feeling suffocated by this unexpressed love, highlighting the pain of loving someone without being able to voice it. This internal struggle is poignantly captured in the lines, 'Que triste es caminar sin saber donde ir / Pero es más triste amar sin saberlo decir,' which translate to 'How sad it is to walk without knowing where to go / But it is sadder to love without knowing how to say it.'

The song also delves into the hope and desperation for reciprocation. The protagonist turns to the moon, a classic symbol of longing and romance, pleading for a sign that their love is returned. The repeated requests to the 'Luna llena' (full moon) to 'se llene la Luna' (fill the moon) and to end the doubts reflect a deep desire for clarity and mutual confession of love. The imagery of stars and kisses crashing together further emphasizes the intensity and passion of these feelings.

'Butterflies' in the song symbolize the fluttering, nervous excitement that comes with love. The line 'Mis mariposas nunca se equivocan' (My butterflies never make mistakes) suggests a deep trust in these feelings, despite the uncertainty. The butterflies flying 'directo a tu boca' (directly to your mouth) signify the protagonist's longing for physical and emotional closeness. The song beautifully captures the bittersweet nature of unspoken love, the hope for reciprocation, and the intense emotions that come with it.