Seis Pies Abajo

Gilberto Santa Rosa's song 'Seis Pies Abajo' delves deep into the torment of unrequited love and the emotional devastation that follows. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is heartbroken and desperate, questioning why their former lover continues to seek them out only to cause more pain. The repeated lines 'que me buscas si ya no me quieres' (why do you seek me if you no longer love me) and 'que te ganas con verme llorando' (what do you gain by seeing me cry) highlight the confusion and anguish of the protagonist, who feels their life has been shattered into pieces by the loss of their beloved.

The song further explores the depth of the protagonist's despair by emphasizing their dependence on their lover. The lines 'Sabes bien que mi vida es tu vida' (You know well that my life is your life) and 'si me niegas tus besos mi cielo, quitame la vida no me hagas sufrir' (if you deny me your kisses, my heaven, take my life, don't make me suffer) reveal a profound emotional entanglement, where the protagonist's very existence is tied to the affection of their lover. This dependency is so intense that the protagonist would rather face death than endure the pain of betrayal and unfaithfulness.

The metaphor of preferring to be 'seis pies abajo' (six feet under) rather than living with the knowledge of being deceived underscores the severity of the emotional pain. The imagery of a 'flecha en el pecho clavada' (an arrow in the chest) that kills slowly without visible blood further illustrates the silent, yet excruciating suffering of unrequited love. Santa Rosa's poignant lyrics and emotive delivery capture the essence of heartbreak, making 'Seis Pies Abajo' a powerful ballad about the agony of love lost and the unbearable weight of betrayal.