Coplas

El Encanto de Corazón's song 'Coplas' is a playful and satirical commentary on love, appearances, and societal expectations. The lyrics are filled with humor and irony, painting a vivid picture of a relationship where physical attributes and societal norms are scrutinized and mocked. The song opens with a juxtaposition of compliments and insults, highlighting the superficial nature of attraction. The line 'Tienes un cuerpo bonito / Que a cualquier hombre le gusta / Pero la ñata que tienes / A cualquier hombre le asusta' sets the tone for the rest of the song, where physical beauty is both admired and ridiculed.

The song continues with a humorous take on marriage and commitment. The lyrics 'Me dicen que ya te casas / A mediados de febrero / Ojala que a ti te amarren / Como chancho en el chiquero' use vivid imagery to convey a less-than-ideal view of marriage, comparing it to being tied up like a pig in a pen. This metaphor not only adds a layer of humor but also critiques the institution of marriage and the societal pressure to conform to it.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of appearances and how they are perceived by society. The lyrics 'Por estar bien a la moda / Usas pantalón estrecho / Enseñando los rollasos / Que feaza que se te ve' mock the subject's attempt to stay fashionable, only to end up looking unattractive. This critique of fashion and societal standards of beauty is further emphasized in the lines 'Porque eres un saco largo / Pareces litro de aceite / Porque te llevan del cuello / Así quería yo verte,' where the subject is compared to a bottle of oil being carried by the neck. The song concludes with a metaphor about love, comparing it to hot bread that loses its appeal once it cools down, and a playful jab at a guitar that only strums but doesn't play melodies, symbolizing a lack of depth or substance in relationships.