Tengo
Jorge Luis Chacin
The Yearning Heart: A Journey Through Love and Longing
Jorge Luis Chacín's song 'Tengo' is a heartfelt exploration of love, longing, and the deep emotional impact of separation. The lyrics convey a profound sense of yearning and the relentless pursuit of a lost love. Chacín's poetic expressions paint a vivid picture of a lover who is consumed by the desire to reconnect with someone who has left a significant void in his life.
The song opens with the narrator expressing an immense desire to love and give everything to the person he misses. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the narrator reminisces about past moments and the emotional connection he once shared. The imagery of walking with the moon and flying with wings symbolizes the freedom and beauty of their past relationship, now lost but still deeply cherished. The recurring theme of dreaming ('Tengo que soñar') highlights the narrator's coping mechanism, using dreams as a way to feel close to his beloved despite the physical separation.
Chacín's lyrics also delve into the emotional turmoil caused by the absence of his loved one. Phrases like 'sobregirado' (overdrawn) and 'trastornado' (disturbed) reflect the mental and emotional strain he endures. The repetition of 'Tengo que' (I have to) underscores the narrator's sense of urgency and necessity in finding and loving his partner again. The song's emotional depth is further amplified by the vivid memories and the pain of unfulfilled love, making 'Tengo' a poignant anthem for anyone who has experienced the heartache of separation and the hope of reunion.