CARITA TRISTE (feat. Ana Mena)
Emilia
The Melancholy of Lost Love in 'CARITA TRISTE'
Emilia's song 'CARITA TRISTE,' featuring Ana Mena, delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a broken heart. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a night filled with feigned joy and hidden sorrow. The protagonist finds herself drowning in a sea of emotions, symbolized by the metaphor of 'swimming in this cup,' suggesting that she is trying to numb her pain with alcohol. The line 'Respiración boca a boca, si viene de tu boca, tal vez me pueda salvar' indicates a desperate longing for the ex-lover's presence, believing that only they can rescue her from her despair.
The imagery of 'gafa' empañadas de lágrima' mojada'' and being 'la más triste del bar' highlights the depth of her sadness. She feels like the saddest person in the room, unable to escape the overwhelming sense of loss. The repeated phrase 'No queda na'-na'-na'-na'-na'-na'-na'' emphasizes the emptiness she feels without her lover, and 'Vivo pintando carita triste' suggests that she is constantly masking her true feelings with a facade of sadness.
The song also touches on the futility of trying to move on. The protagonist admits to kissing someone else and crying without being seen, indicating that these actions do not bring her any solace. The line '¿A quién quiero mentirle diciéndole a todos que ya te olvidé?' reveals her internal struggle with pretending to have moved on when she clearly hasn't. The repetition of 'Sigo pintando carita triste' throughout the song reinforces the idea that she is stuck in a cycle of sadness, unable to break free from the memories of her past love.