Si la quieres

The song "Si la quieres" by Horóscopos de Durango, a Mexican banda group known for their regional Mexican music, delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love and the selfless act of letting go for the happiness of another. The lyrics speak from the perspective of someone who harbors deep feelings for a friend, but this friend is in love with someone else. The protagonist offers advice on how to express love, all the while revealing their own heartache.

The song's narrator suggests to their friend to confess their love openly and without hesitation, emphasizing the importance of seizing the moment. The repeated advice to declare love ('anda decirle te quiero' and 'anda decirle te amo') underscores the urgency and sincerity behind the feelings. However, the lyrics also reflect the narrator's personal pain, as they acknowledge the happiness of their friend with someone else, and the realization that the love they feel will never be reciprocated ('lo que por mi nunca llegaste a sentir').

The emotional depth of the song is further enhanced by the vivid imagery of the friend's eyes, which reveal tenderness, anxiety, love, and madness. This contrast between the narrator's advice and their internal struggle paints a poignant picture of love, sacrifice, and the bittersweet acceptance of another's happiness over one's own desires. The repeated line 'y yo me quedo aquí' signifies the narrator's decision to stay behind, alone with their unspoken love, as they encourage their friend to pursue a future with the one they truly love.