Un Amor Me Está Matando

Gaitan Castro's song 'Un Amor Me Está Matando' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics poignantly express the pain and suffering that come with loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings. The repetition of the phrase 'Un amor me está matando y me está haciendo sufrir' (A love is killing me and making me suffer) underscores the intensity of the emotional distress the singer is experiencing. This love is not just a fleeting infatuation; it is a profound and consuming force that affects every aspect of the singer's life.

The lyrics further illustrate the all-encompassing nature of this love by describing how it invades both day and night. The singer cannot find peace or solace, whether awake or asleep. 'Si duermo sueño contigo, si despierto pienso en ti' (If I sleep, I dream of you; if I wake, I think of you) captures the relentless grip of this unrequited love. The singer is trapped in a cycle of longing and despair, unable to escape the thoughts of the beloved.

The song also touches on a sense of divine irony or questioning of fate. The line 'Para qué Dios me daría tanto amor para querer' (Why would God give me so much love to give) reflects a deep existential questioning. The singer is grappling with the purpose of such intense emotions if they are only to lead to suffering. This adds a layer of philosophical reflection to the song, making it not just a personal lament but a broader commentary on the nature of love and human experience.

The inclusion of Quechua phrases adds a cultural depth to the song, connecting the personal anguish to a broader cultural context. The lines 'Orqoqunapi cella celawalta ymalla mantas celayawaskanki' and 'Si algún derecho habías tenido, ese derecho ya lo has perdido' (If you had any right, that right you have lost) suggest a loss of entitlement or a forfeiture of a once-held position, possibly in the eyes of the community or within a relationship. This cultural layer enriches the song, making it resonate on multiple levels.