Amor Prohibido

“Amor Prohibido” by Ciro Y Los Persas delves into the intense and often painful experience of forbidden love. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that is both irresistible and destructive. The opening lines describe a person who is deeply entangled in this forbidden relationship, feeling both provoked and heated by the allure of the forbidden. The metaphor of being at the bottom of a flan suggests a sense of being trapped and overwhelmed by the situation. This love is described as something that causes pain and leads to deceit, indicating the moral and emotional conflicts involved.

The chorus, repeating the phrase “Amor prohibido” (forbidden love), emphasizes the central theme of the song. This love is not only forbidden but also addictive, as the person feels a feverish compulsion to repeat the experience despite its consequences. The lyrics further explore the physical and emotional scars left by this relationship, using metaphors like thistles and darts to illustrate the pain inflicted. The imagery of sinking slowly into the chest and feeling the sharpness in the voice conveys the deep emotional impact and the sense of betrayal.

The song also touches on the idealization of the forbidden lover, describing her as smiling in a sunlit park, a stark contrast to the dark and painful reality of the relationship. The lyrics question the nature of this love, suggesting it is neither free nor fleeting, neither a lie nor the truth, but a paradoxical paradise in a prison. The repeated assertion that this love does not disappear highlights its enduring and haunting presence. The final verses reveal a complex dynamic where both partners are willing to play different roles, from being distant and hot to being an inflatable doll or a patient doctor, further emphasizing the twisted and multifaceted nature of their relationship.