Llego El Lunes
El Perro
The Heartache of Unrequited Weekdays
The song "Llego El Lunes" by El Perro is a poignant narrative of unrequited love and the pain of feeling deceived in a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the protagonist's deep feelings of betrayal as they recount the ways in which their affection was met with false promises and absence. The repetition of days of the week symbolizes the ongoing cycle of hope and disappointment that the singer experiences, with each day bringing a renewed longing for the beloved's attention and love.
The chorus, which mentions the arrival of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday as nights to be devoured by passion, followed by a plea for the beloved to be exclusively theirs on Sunday, reflects the singer's desperate desire for a committed relationship. The use of days of the week also serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and the persistence of the singer's feelings despite the lack of reciprocity. The song's emotional weight is carried by the realization that the love they have given is not being returned, and the uncertainty of whether the relationship is coming to an end.
El Perro's musical style typically incorporates elements of cumbia and other Latin rhythms, which often juxtapose upbeat music with melancholic or introspective lyrics. This contrast enhances the emotional impact of the song, as the lively rhythm invites the listener to empathize with the singer's heartache and the struggle to come to terms with the reality of their unfulfilled love.