Aún Te Quiero (part. La Banda de Carlitos)

The song "Aún Te Quiero (feat. La Banda de Carlitos)" by Eugenia Quevedo is a poignant narrative of a person grappling with the aftermath of a painful breakup. The lyrics convey a mixture of emotions, including bitterness, resentment, and a lingering attachment to a former lover. The protagonist is approached by a neighbor who mentions that the ex-partner has been asking about them and leaving flowers, which are dismissively given to the dog, indicating a desire to move on and a rejection of any attempts at reconciliation.

The chorus reveals a deeper conflict; despite claiming to be better off alone and expressing a preference for solitude over being lied to, there's an admission of not believing in love anymore, not by choice but as a consequence of being betrayed. The song's narrator gave their all to the relationship, only to have it undervalued. This betrayal has led to a complex emotional state where hatred is intertwined with love, suggesting that the process of healing is far from complete.

Cultural references, such as comparing the ex to a rat and mentioning the impact of COVID and the mourning of Kobe Bryant, serve to emphasize the depth of the narrator's feelings. The use of these references also adds a contemporary feel to the song, grounding it in real-world events and emotions. The mention of Fernet, an alcoholic drink, and cuartetazo, a type of music, symbolizes the narrator's coping mechanisms and the attempt to find solace in other pleasures, possibly to fill the void left by the relationship.