Perfil

El Otro Yo's song 'Perfil' delves into the complex emotions of love, pain, and resilience. The lyrics begin with the narrator expressing a gradual shift from love to hatred, highlighting the emotional turmoil and fear they experience in the relationship. The plea, 'no, no me hagas daño, te lo pido por favor' (no, don't hurt me, I beg you), underscores the vulnerability and desperation of someone trapped in a toxic dynamic.

The imagery in the song is vivid and symbolic. The line 'Con madera y rencor en un rojo intenso, azul y amarillo' (With wood and resentment in an intense red, blue, and yellow) paints a picture of intense emotions and conflict. The colors red, blue, and yellow could symbolize passion, sadness, and caution, respectively. The metaphor of 'sos un árbol en el medio de la calle' (you are a tree in the middle of the street) suggests an obstacle or a significant presence that cannot be ignored. Despite the pain inflicted, the narrator finds strength in the suffering, as indicated by 'tus golpes me dan fuerza, inmune al dolor' (your blows give me strength, immune to pain).

The final verse introduces a sense of escape and liberation. 'La sombra de un avión me atrapó y me llevó lejos lejos, aah, lejos muy lejos de vos' (The shadow of a plane caught me and took me far away, far, far away from you) signifies a desire to break free from the oppressive relationship. The shadow of the plane represents a fleeting opportunity for freedom, and the repetition of 'lejos' (far) emphasizes the need for distance and healing.

'Perfil' by El Otro Yo is a poignant exploration of the duality of love and pain, capturing the struggle to find strength and liberation in the face of emotional turmoil.