Te Borré
Katia Morales
Empowerment Through Letting Go: The Story of 'Te Borré'
Katia Morales' song 'Te Borré' is a powerful anthem of self-empowerment and emotional liberation. The lyrics tell the story of someone who has finally moved on from a toxic relationship. The opening lines, 'Ya no tienes vela en el entierro / Te creías muy vivo y terminaste muerto,' set the tone for the song, indicating that the person who once had control is now irrelevant. The metaphor of a 'velero' (sailboat) drifting aimlessly symbolizes the ex-partner's lost direction and significance.
The chorus, 'Solo me llamas porque estás jodido / No se gana lo que se ha perdido,' emphasizes the futility of trying to reclaim what is lost. The protagonist acknowledges that they were played but has now found peace and strength, as indicated by the line, 'Ya no me duele pues cupido se hizo amigo mío.' This suggests a newfound friendship with love itself, implying that the protagonist has healed and is no longer affected by the past hurt.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of erasure and cleansing. Lines like 'Ya la borré / Nada que ver / Ya la boté' and 'Quite nuestras fotos de la pared' illustrate the protagonist's active efforts to remove all traces of the past relationship. This act of erasure is not just physical but emotional, signifying a complete break from the past. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of this newfound freedom, making it clear that the protagonist has moved on and is no longer burdened by the past.