Soledad
Kenia OS
The Heartache of Waiting: Kenia OS's 'Soledad'
Kenia OS's song 'Soledad' delves into the emotional turmoil of longing and the passage of time during a period of separation from a loved one. The title 'Soledad,' which translates to 'solitude' or 'loneliness' in English, sets the tone for the song's exploration of the artist's feelings of isolation and desire for reunion. The lyrics personify loneliness, questioning it as if it were an entity capable of manipulating time, suggesting that the pain of absence has made time feel stagnant.
The song's narrative is one of unrelenting yearning, where Kenia OS expresses an inability to forget her partner and a deep craving to be close again. The repeated lines about feeling the other's skin and the kisses that left her 'mal' (badly affected) indicate a physical and emotional connection that remains strong despite the separation. The use of phrases like 'brujería' (witchcraft) to describe the partner's effect on her and the constant checking of the clock and calendar highlight the obsessive nature of her longing.
Musically, Kenia OS often blends pop with urban rhythms, and her emotive delivery in 'Soledad' enhances the song's themes of love and heartache. The song resonates with anyone who has experienced the slow crawl of time while waiting for a loved one, capturing the universal feeling of how absence can feel like an eternity. The artist's plea for her partner not to be 'malo' (bad) and to acknowledge her worth ('también valgo') underscores a desire for reciprocity and recognition in the relationship.