Quisiera

In 'Quisiera,' Emmanuel explores the transformative power of love and the unexpected ways it can enter one's life. The song begins with the narrator describing himself as a rational and balanced individual, someone who has always had his feet firmly on the ground. This self-perception is disrupted when he meets someone who completely changes his world. The metaphor of 'mordiste mi flor' (you bit my flower) suggests an intense and sudden impact, causing him to question his previously stable existence. The physical reaction described as 'espasmos en serie debajo del vientre' (spasms in series below the belly) indicates a deep, visceral response to this newfound love.

The chorus highlights the narrator's awe and wonder at the beauty and novelty of his emotions. He uses vivid imagery, such as 'un ave azul canta una canción de amor' (a blue bird sings a love song) and 'una flor nacer en los ojos de quien ame' (a flower blooming in the eyes of the one I love), to convey the magical and almost surreal experience of falling in love. These images emphasize the purity and innocence of his feelings, as well as the profound impact this person has had on his life.

As the song progresses, the narrator reflects on how this love has changed him. He describes a past where he felt like 'un pequeño ser, ahogándose en su corazón' (a small being, drowning in his heart), but now, with this new love, he feels liberated and renewed. The act of 'lavar mis manos y seco el pasado' (washing my hands and drying the past) symbolizes a cleansing and letting go of previous burdens. The final lines, 'me subo a tu sombra y vuelvo en tu boca a soñar' (I climb into your shadow and dream again in your mouth), suggest a deep connection and a sense of rebirth through this relationship. 'Quisiera' is a celebration of the unexpected and transformative nature of love, capturing the wonder and joy it brings into one's life.