No Seas Dura
David Lebon
The Tender Plea for Love in 'No Seas Dura'
David Lebon's song 'No Seas Dura' is a heartfelt plea for warmth, affection, and intimacy. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire for emotional and physical closeness. The opening lines, 'Tócame un poquito / Dale, por favor / Ya no quiero frío / Dame más calor,' set the tone for the song, expressing a need for touch and warmth, both literally and metaphorically. The repetition of 'No, no seas dura, nena / Alimenta este amor' emphasizes the singer's request for his partner to be gentle and nurturing, to feed the love between them rather than letting it wither away.
The song also touches on the theme of time and its relentless passage. 'No corras el tiempo / Él te ganará / Quédate conmigo / Él aquí no está' suggests that rushing through life will only lead to losing out on precious moments. The singer urges his partner to stay with him, to be present in the moment, as time itself is not a tangible entity that can be controlled. This sentiment is further reinforced with the line 'Solo quiero tenerte, María / Quiero que estemos los dos / En casa y solos,' highlighting the desire for simple, undisturbed togetherness.
Lebon also uses metaphors to convey deeper emotions. 'Aflójate un poco / Súbete a mi amor / No, no quiero mate / Dame sensación' contrasts the mundane with the profound, asking for a break from routine ('mate' being a traditional South American drink) in favor of a more intense, emotional experience. The line 'Sabes que soy tuyo, tuyo / Aunque a veces se duerme mi corazón' reveals a vulnerability, acknowledging that while he belongs to his partner, his heart sometimes feels dormant. The closing lines, 'Es que estuve contigo soñando / Y sabía que éramos uno / Los dos en casa,' encapsulate the dream of unity and the comfort of being together at home, away from the world's distractions.