Los Dos Estamos Queriendo

Rocío Jurado's song "Los Dos Estamos Queriendo" delves into the poignant and relatable theme of unspoken love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of two people who are deeply in love but are paralyzed by fear and hesitation. They both know about each other's feelings, as indicated by the lines "Los dos estamos queriendo y yo lo sé y tú lo sabes" (We both are in love, and I know it, and you know it), yet they are unable to take the first step towards each other. This mutual awareness of their love, yet inability to act on it, creates a palpable tension throughout the song.

The metaphor of a river that they cannot cross, "Entre los dos corre un río que no sabemos cruzarlo" (Between us runs a river that we don't know how to cross), symbolizes the emotional and psychological barriers that prevent them from being together. This river represents the fear of rejection, the uncertainty of the future, and perhaps societal or personal constraints. The water continues to flow, symbolizing the passage of time and the regret of lost moments, as expressed in the lines "pena de tiempo perdido, pena de ya no abrazarnos" (sorrow for lost time, sorrow for not embracing each other).

The song also touches on the universal human experience of longing and the pain of unfulfilled desires. Both individuals dream of being together, as seen in "los dos estamos soñando con perdernos en un beso" (we both are dreaming of losing ourselves in a kiss), yet they remain silent due to a lack of courage. This silence and inaction lead to a shared suffering, highlighting the emotional cost of unspoken love. Rocío Jurado's powerful and emotive delivery adds depth to the lyrics, making the listener feel the weight of the unexpressed emotions and the yearning for connection.