Lo Engreí
Corazón Serrano
The Heartache of Overindulgence: A Tale of Love and Loss
Corazón Serrano's song "Lo Engreí" delves into the emotional turmoil of a love that was given too freely and too abundantly. The lyrics recount the story of a woman who, from the very first day she met her lover, showered him with affection and attention. She describes how she pampered him, giving him everything he desired, and how this was a testament to the depth of her love. The repeated phrase "Lo engreí" (I spoiled him) underscores the extent to which she indulged him, treating him like a capricious child and following him with the fervor of a lovesick woman.
However, this tale of devotion takes a painful turn as the lover eventually leaves her. The woman is left heartbroken and alone, grappling with the harsh reality that her love was not enough to keep him by her side. The lyrics poignantly express her sense of abandonment and the deep sorrow she feels. The repetition of the lines about how she spoiled him and loved him only to lose him highlights the tragic irony of her situation. She gave everything, yet in the end, she is left with nothing but her grief.
The song captures the universal theme of unrequited love and the pain of giving too much of oneself in a relationship. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overindulgence in love, where one person's excessive giving can lead to their own emotional downfall. Corazón Serrano's heartfelt delivery and the poignant lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the sting of a love that was not reciprocated in the way they had hoped.