Por Qué Me Haces Llorar

Juan Gabriel's 'Por Qué Me Haces Llorar' is a poignant ballad that delves into the depths of heartbreak and unrequited love. The song's title translates to 'Why Do You Make Me Cry,' setting the stage for a narrative of emotional pain and vulnerability. Juan Gabriel, known for his dramatic and passionate performances, was a Mexican singer and songwriter whose music often explored themes of love, loss, and longing, and this song is a quintessential example of his emotive storytelling.

The lyrics express the anguish of someone who loves deeply, yet faces the indifference or mockery of their beloved. The repeated lines 'Yo nunca, nunca había llorado / Y menos de dolor' ('I had never, never cried / And even less out of pain') emphasize the singer's unfamiliarity with such intense emotional suffering. The act of crying and drinking 'por un amor' ('for a love') illustrates the transformative effect this heartache has had on the protagonist, pushing them to do things they've never done before, such as crying out of pain or drinking to numb their feelings.

The song's chorus, 'Por que me haces llorar / Y te burlas de mi' ('Why do you make me cry / And mock me'), captures the essence of the singer's despair. It's a plea for understanding, a question posed to the loved one who seems to take the singer's pain lightly. The decision to drown sorrows in alcohol, as mentioned in the lines 'Yo me voy a emborrachar / Al no saber de mi' ('I am going to get drunk / To forget about myself'), is a testament to the desperation and the desire to escape the reality of unrequited love. The repetition of this decision throughout the song underscores the depth of the singer's emotional turmoil and the lengths they are willing to go to in order to cope with their pain.