Usted

In 'Usted,' Eydie Gorme delves into the depths of unrequited love, capturing the intense emotions that come with loving someone who may not feel the same way. The song's lyrics are a poignant expression of the anguish and turmoil that the speaker experiences. The opening lines, 'Usted es la culpable / De todas mis angustias y todos mis quebrantos,' immediately set the tone, attributing the speaker's suffering directly to the person they love. This establishes a sense of blame and highlights the emotional weight that the speaker carries.

The song continues to explore the duality of love, describing it as both a source of 'dulces inquietudes' (sweet anxieties) and 'amargos desencantos' (bitter disappointments). This juxtaposition underscores the complexity of the speaker's feelings, where love is both a blessing and a curse. The metaphor of love as a 'grito' (shout) that the speaker carries in their blood and heart emphasizes the inescapable and all-consuming nature of their emotions. The speaker's declaration of being a 'slave to your eyes, a toy of your love' further illustrates the power imbalance in the relationship, where the speaker feels utterly at the mercy of the beloved.

The plea for the beloved not to 'play with my sorrows, nor with my feelings' reveals the speaker's vulnerability and the preciousness of their emotions. The repeated assertion that the beloved is the speaker's 'hope, my last hope' adds a layer of desperation, indicating that the speaker sees no other source of solace or happiness. The song culminates in a dramatic expression of the speaker's willingness to give their life to overcome the fear of kissing the beloved, encapsulating the ultimate sacrifice they are willing to make for love. Through 'Usted,' Eydie Gorme masterfully conveys the pain, longing, and desperation that define unrequited love, making it a timeless and relatable piece.