Amor Prohibido

Gabinete Caligari's song "Amor Prohibido" delves into the emotional turmoil and societal constraints surrounding forbidden love. The lyrics poignantly question the fairness of laws and societal norms that claim to uphold dignity and equality but often end up imposing restrictions on personal relationships. The opening lines challenge the paradox of a society that preaches equality yet allows 'dictators' to reign in the realm of love, highlighting the hypocrisy and control exerted over personal freedoms.

The song continues to explore the pain and frustration of having one's love prohibited. The lines "Me prohibieron tu amor, me robaron la ilusión" (They prohibited your love, they stole my illusion) express a deep sense of loss and helplessness. The recurring theme of prohibition and the lack of recourse ('sin derecho a reclamar') underscores the powerlessness felt by those whose love is deemed unacceptable by societal standards. This sentiment is further emphasized by the rhetorical question, "¿por qué será que lo más querido suele estar prohibido?" (Why is it that the most cherished things are often forbidden?), which reflects a universal lament over the arbitrary nature of such prohibitions.

In a hypothetical scenario, the narrator imagines becoming a judge and enacting laws to relentlessly pursue and punish forbidden love. This ironic twist serves to criticize the harsh and often irrational measures taken against love that doesn't conform to societal norms. The repeated declaration that forbidden love should be 'prohibited without the right to complain' mirrors the absurdity and cruelty of such laws, ultimately calling for a more tolerant and understanding approach to human relationships. Through its evocative lyrics, "Amor Prohibido" captures the anguish and injustice faced by those who love against the odds, making a powerful statement about the need for compassion and acceptance in matters of the heart.