Duele

In 'Duele,' Héctor & Tito delve into the profound emotional turmoil that accompanies the end of a romantic relationship. The song's title, which translates to 'It Hurts,' sets the tone for a narrative steeped in sorrow and longing. The lyrics poignantly express the agony of solitude and the even greater pain of fluctuating between the presence and absence of a loved one. This emotional oscillation is captured in the lines, 'Duele...como duele...la soledad... Mas me duele...si tu llegas... O si tu ya te vas...' which highlight the torment of an unstable relationship where the lover's comings and goings inflict deep emotional wounds.

The chorus, 'Y es que cuando el amor se va... Ya no hay mas remedio que dejarlo volar...' underscores a central theme of the song: the inevitability of letting go when love fades. This metaphor of letting love 'fly away' suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance, acknowledging that clinging to a dying relationship only prolongs the pain. The repetition of this line throughout the song reinforces the inevitability and the necessity of moving on, even when it feels unbearable.

Héctor & Tito also reflect on the tumultuous nature of their relationship, admitting to frequent conflicts and the emotional labor required to maintain affection. Lines like 'Pasabamos mas tiempo en guerra que en paz' and 'Habia que llorarte para que me besaras' reveal a relationship fraught with struggle and imbalance. Despite these challenges, there is a nostalgic yearning for moments of intimacy and connection, as depicted in the romantic imagery of 'dejame amarte bajo la noche... El mar sereno y nosotros en la arena.' This juxtaposition of conflict and tender memories encapsulates the complex emotions involved in letting go of a significant relationship.