Blanco y Negro (feat. ELENA ROSE)
LAGOS
The Struggle of Long-Distance Love in 'Blanco y Negro'
The song 'Blanco y Negro' by LAGOS, featuring ELENA ROSE, delves into the emotional complexities of a long-distance relationship. The lyrics express the pain of parting and the constant struggle of having to say goodbye. The repeated question and answer, '( extquestiondownYa te vas?) No quiero irme' ('Are you leaving already?') 'I don't want to go,' highlights the reluctance to leave and the desire to stay together. The song captures the essence of wanting to be with someone when circumstances make it difficult, emphasizing the difference between wanting and being able to be with a loved one.
The chorus, 'Si no es un s extbackslashu00ed, es un no / No quiero let you go / Pero qu extbackslashu00e9 hacemos si la vida se meti extbackslashu00f3 en el medio,' translates to 'If it's not a yes, it's a no / I don't want to let you go / But what do we do if life got in the way.' This encapsulates the central dilemma of the song: the struggle to maintain a relationship when life's obstacles are insurmountable. The singer expresses a desire to find 'otro color en este blanco y negro,' or 'another color in this black and white,' suggesting a yearning for vibrancy and change in a situation that feels stark and devoid of easy solutions.
The verses detail the practical challenges of long-distance love, such as staying up late to talk, using apps to maintain contact, and inventing excuses to travel and see each other. The line 'Cuando se ama lo m extbackslashu00e1s sabio es hacer una estupidez' ('When you love, the wisest thing is to do something stupid') reflects the irrational lengths one might go to for love. The frustration with the barriers of 'fronteras' (borders), 'papeles' (papers), and 'aviones' (planes) is palpable, as the singer laments the wasted time on others who don't compare to the one they truly miss. 'Blanco y Negro' is a poignant portrayal of the sacrifices and challenges faced in a long-distance relationship, and the relentless pursuit of a solution to bridge the physical and emotional gap.
