Mirada

Infames Ska's song 'Mirada' delves deep into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love with someone who only sees them as a friend. The opening lines, 'Ven abrazame muy fuerte sin pensar / Observame dejame perderme en tu mirar,' set the tone for the song, expressing a longing for closeness and a desire to lose oneself in the gaze of the beloved. This yearning is further emphasized by the plea to be allowed to think that everything will change, even though the reality is starkly different.

The chorus reveals the protagonist's realization of their feelings, 'Por ke al star abrazandote aki / Me doy kuenta de lo ke siento por ti,' highlighting the moment of clarity that comes with physical closeness. However, this realization is bittersweet, as the protagonist knows that their love is not reciprocated. The repeated mention of 'tu mirada' (your gaze) symbolizes the deep connection and the emotional impact that the beloved's eyes have on the protagonist. This gaze becomes a metaphor for the unattainable love that the protagonist yearns for.

As the song progresses, the pain of separation becomes evident. The lines 'Y ahora tu te alejas de mi / Y extrañando tu mirada yo me kedo aki' convey the heartache of being left behind and the emptiness felt in the absence of the beloved. The protagonist's sorrow is palpable, and the act of writing the song becomes a cathartic expression of their grief. The repetition of 'xtrañando tu mirada' underscores the depth of the protagonist's longing and the realization that life feels meaningless without the beloved. 'Mirada' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of unrequited love, capturing the intense emotions of longing, heartache, and the hope for a different reality.