Estar Contigo

Consuelo Schuster's song "Estar Contigo" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has been silently harboring feelings for someone, only to realize that these feelings are not reciprocated. The opening lines, "Ya, ha sido suficiente tiempo / Callando lo que estoy sintiendo," set the stage for a narrative of suppressed emotions and the fear of reliving past heartbreaks. This fear is further emphasized with the line, "No quiero repetir el cuento / Otra vez," indicating a reluctance to go through the same painful experience again.

The chorus, "Estar contigo / Rodaría todo por estar contigo," is a powerful declaration of the lengths the protagonist is willing to go to be with their beloved. The imagery of losing oneself in the fog and overcoming fears hand-in-hand with the loved one highlights the depth of their devotion. However, the repeated realization that the beloved does not see or acknowledge their existence, "Y tú no puedes ver / Que existo," adds a layer of poignant despair to the song.

As the song progresses, the protagonist's emotions oscillate between longing and frustration. The lines, "Hoy, estoy a punto de odiarte / Porque no paro de extrañarte," capture the intense conflict between love and resentment. The acknowledgment that the beloved is happy with someone else, "Eres feliz en otros besos," further deepens the sense of unfulfilled desire. The song concludes with a resigned acceptance, "Contigo, no soy tu destino," signifying the painful realization that they are not meant to be together. Through its heartfelt lyrics and emotive delivery, "Estar Contigo" beautifully encapsulates the agony and yearning of unrequited love.