Desde Que Te Quiero

José Luis Perales' song 'Desde Que Te Quiero' is a heartfelt exploration of the profound changes that love can bring into one's life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has undergone a complete transformation since falling in love. The opening lines, 'Desde que te quiero me ha cambiado todo,' set the tone for the entire song, emphasizing that everything has changed since the narrator began to love their partner. This transformation is not just emotional but also existential, as the narrator describes becoming a 'slave' to their beloved and losing their sense of self, only to find a new identity intertwined with their partner's presence.

The song uses rich metaphors to convey the depth of this transformation. The narrator speaks of becoming 'future and horizon,' 'desire,' and 'the moon of your nights,' illustrating how love has given them a renewed sense of purpose and direction. The imagery of returning from 'silence to the word' and being 'spring and snow on your mountain' suggests a rebirth and a newfound vibrancy in life. These metaphors highlight the rejuvenating and all-encompassing nature of love, which has brought the narrator back to life in ways they never imagined.

Perales also touches on the more possessive and protective aspects of love. The lines 'he vuelto a ser celoso de la gente' and 'la sombra de tu sombra' reveal a sense of jealousy and a desire to be constantly close to the beloved. This duality of love—its ability to both elevate and consume—is a recurring theme in the song. The narrator's transformation is complete as they become a 'guitar,' a 'sailboat,' and change their 'course' entirely, signifying that love has not only altered their present but also their future. Through 'Desde Que Te Quiero,' Perales masterfully captures the essence of love's transformative power, making it a timeless ode to the complexities and beauties of romantic relationships.