Amores Imposibles

Ismael Serrano's 'Amores Imposibles' is a poignant exploration of unrequited and forbidden love, weaving a tapestry of stories that reflect the pain and longing associated with loves that cannot be fulfilled. The song's title, which translates to 'Impossible Loves,' sets the stage for a narrative that delves into the lives of individuals who are trapped by societal norms, personal circumstances, or the sheer unlikelihood of their desires being reciprocated.

The lyrics tell the stories of different characters, each dealing with their own version of an impossible love. The first verse introduces a man who hides his true self and desires, unable to express his love for another man due to the fear of societal rejection. References to poets like Cernuda and the imagery of San Sebastián highlight the historical and cultural weight of such a secret love. The song also touches on the theme of unfulfilled potential and the sadness of living a life without the freedom to love openly. The second verse shifts to a tale of a young woman and a rebellious man, whose worlds are too different for their love to take root. The metaphor of Snow White preferring the evil queen over the prince illustrates the inversion of expected roles and the tragedy of love that cannot overcome societal barriers.

Serrano's song is not just a lamentation of love that cannot be; it is also a critique of the excuses people make for not pursuing their desires, encapsulated in the line 'La excusa más cobarde es culpar al destino' ('The most cowardly excuse is to blame fate'). The chorus, with its imagery of wishing on stars and messages in bottles lost at sea, evokes the universal human experience of yearning for connection and the sadness that comes when that yearning is never satisfied. 'Amores Imposibles' is a reflection on the human condition, the societal constraints that shape our lives, and the bittersweet nature of love that exists only in dreams and songs.