tal para cual (part. Joe Arroyo)

Elsa y Elmar's song 'tal para cual,' featuring Joe Arroyo, delves into the intricate dynamics of a past relationship marked by both affection and turmoil. The lyrics, rich with emotional depth, explore the narrator's journey through a love that was both consuming and challenging. The opening lines, 'Me acostumbraste a vivir a tu modo,' set the stage for a narrative of adaptation and compromise, where the narrator has learned to live according to their partner's ways, despite their own nature of never being easily satisfied. This sets a tone of reflection and introspection, as the narrator recounts the lessons learned from this unique experience of love.

The song's chorus, 'Lo comento para que entiendas hoy, Que yo nunca te he olvidado,' reveals a lingering attachment and a sense of unresolved feelings. The narrator admits to never forgetting their partner, despite the obsessive and depressive tendencies that characterized the relationship. This admission is a poignant reminder of how deeply intertwined love and memory can be, even when the relationship itself was fraught with difficulties. The use of phrases like 'toleré toda tu obsesión' and 'tus depresiones y mal humo' highlights the emotional labor and endurance required to sustain such a relationship.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics shift to a more resigned tone, acknowledging the 'maniático amor' and the control their partner exerted over them. The narrator contrasts this with the 'fantástico amor' they once provided, suggesting a sense of loss and nostalgia for what once was. The song closes with a reflection on the narrator's role in the relationship, enduring their partner's madness, whims, and indecisions. This complex portrayal of love, memory, and emotional endurance makes 'tal para cual' a deeply resonant piece that captures the multifaceted nature of human relationships.