Morivivi

Diego Jaar's song 'Morivivi' delves into the tumultuous nature of a love that is both intoxicating and destructive. The title itself, 'Morivivi,' is a play on words combining 'morir' (to die) and 'vivir' (to live), encapsulating the duality of emotions experienced in a complicated relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that brings both immense joy and profound pain, a love that the singer knew would hurt but couldn't resist.

The song opens with the acknowledgment of inevitable hurt, comparing the anticipation of pain to calling the devil versus seeing him arrive. This sets the stage for a narrative of masochistic idealism, where the hope that the relationship could work is juxtaposed with the reality of its dysfunction. The singer admits to rarely regretting anything but curses the moment they fell for their lover, highlighting the internal conflict between love and regret.

Throughout the song, Jaar uses metaphors to describe the emotional turmoil. The lover 'enchivaste el corazón,' or 'stole the heart,' leaving the singer in a state of confusion, not knowing whether to live or die for this love. The relationship is likened to a never-ending, senseless series without a plot twist or a defined ending, where the lover is the author, and the singer remains an incomplete phrase. This metaphor underscores the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of unresolved emotions.

The chorus repeats the theme of being opened and closed like a 'Morivivi,' emphasizing the cyclical nature of their relationship. The singer is left in a state of disarray, unable to decide what to do with or without their lover. The song captures the essence of a love that is as exhilarating as it is exasperating, leaving the listener to ponder the complexities of such an emotional rollercoaster.