Enamorada

Compay Segundo's song 'Enamorada' is a poignant exploration of the complexities and emotional depths of love, particularly the kind that seems unattainable. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a woman whose beauty is tinged with sorrow, as indicated by the 'palidez de una magnolia' (paleness of a magnolia) that invades her face. This imagery sets the tone for a narrative steeped in melancholy and longing. Her 'divinos ojos verde jade' (divine jade green eyes) reveal her inner turmoil and the fact that she is deeply in love, yet this love brings her more pain than joy.

The song delves into the woman's internal conflict through a series of questions posed by the narrator. He asks if her 'diminuto coral' (tiny coral) lips and 'pequeñito panal' (small honeycomb) mouth are meant for him, seeking to understand if her sorrow is due to unrequited love or an overwhelming passion ('frenesí'). This duality captures the essence of love's torment—whether it is the pain of not being loved back or the intensity of feeling too much.

In the final verses, the song offers a glimmer of hope as it speaks of a dream where a kiss might break the 'bacará' (a reference to a gambling game, symbolizing chance) of her sadness. However, this hope is fleeting, as the woman is described as 'enamorada de lo imposible' (in love with the impossible), a 'rosa que se marchitó' (wilted rose). This metaphor underscores the tragic beauty of her situation, where her love, though profound, is destined to fade away like a flower that cannot bloom.