Isabel

The song 'Isabel' by José Luis Perales is a poignant narrative of unrequited love and the pain of being close to someone who is in love with another. The lyrics tell the story of a person who is deeply in love with Isabel, but Isabel is in a committed relationship with someone else. The narrator has been a confidant to both Isabel and her lover, hearing about their love and faithfulness to each other. This intimate knowledge only intensifies the narrator's own feelings of love and longing for Isabel.

The song captures the narrator's internal struggle as they come to terms with their feelings for Isabel. The narrator has been a 'faithful witness' to Isabel's relationship, but the emotional burden of hiding their true feelings has become too much to bear. The repeated mention of dreams and the invocation of Isabel's name like a song suggest a deep yearning that cannot be fulfilled. The narrator's decision to say goodbye to Isabel is a painful one, but it is seen as a necessary step to end their own suffering.

The emotional weight of the song is carried by the melancholic melody and the heartfelt delivery of the lyrics. José Luis Perales is known for his romantic ballads, and 'Isabel' is a classic example of his ability to convey complex emotions through music. The song resonates with anyone who has ever loved someone from afar, understanding the bittersweet nature of loving someone who belongs to someone else.