Veneno
Discordia
The Poisonous Allure of Love in 'Veneno' by Discordia
In 'Veneno,' Discordia delves into the tumultuous and intoxicating nature of a passionate yet destructive love. The song's protagonist is ensnared by a love that is both irresistible and harmful, likened to poison. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply affected by this toxic relationship, to the point of losing sleep and feeling like a shadow of their former self. The line '24 Horas sin dormir soy un bicho y te quiero picar' suggests a restless, almost animalistic obsession, highlighting the consuming nature of this love.
The chorus, with its repeated phrase 'Tiene tu boca sabor a veneno,' underscores the duality of the relationship. The lover's kiss is both sweet and venomous, symbolizing the pleasure and pain intertwined in their connection. The protagonist acknowledges the blindness that love can cause, as seen in 'Que puedo hacer si me he quedado ciego,' indicating a loss of rationality and self-control. This blindness is further emphasized by the imagery of being 'colgado de un ilo,' or hanging by a thread, suggesting a precarious and unstable emotional state.
Discordia's use of vivid and sometimes surreal imagery, such as 'cabeza abajo' (upside down) and 'colgado de un ilo' (hanging by a thread), adds to the sense of disorientation and chaos that the protagonist feels. The song also touches on themes of regret and the cyclical nature of toxic relationships, as the protagonist vows never to seek out their lover again, only to be drawn back by the night and their animalistic instincts. The final verses, with references to crying on the asphalt and swimming out to sea, convey a sense of despair and a desire to escape, yet the protagonist remains tethered to their poisonous love.