Un Beso

Liriko Wan's song 'Un Beso' delves deep into the harrowing experience of addiction, using vivid metaphors and raw emotion to convey the struggle. The repeated line 'Siento que me llevas en el viaje cada que te doy un beso' (I feel like you take me on a trip every time I kiss you) serves as a powerful metaphor for the highs and lows of drug use. The 'beso' (kiss) symbolizes the act of consuming the drug, which takes the narrator on a euphoric yet destructive journey.

The lyrics reveal a battle between the narrator's desire for the drug and the awareness of its detrimental effects. Lines like 'Y que no me dé una sobredosis, por eso es que a mi santa le rezo' (And that I don't overdose, that's why I pray to my saint) highlight the constant fear of overdose and the desperate hope for divine intervention. The mention of 'cristal' (crystal meth) and 'metanfetamina' (methamphetamine) makes it clear that the song addresses the specific and devastating impact of meth addiction.

The song also touches on the transformation and loss of self that comes with addiction. The narrator acknowledges that the drug has changed them, stating 'El químico está matando lo natural' (The chemical is killing the natural) and 'Desde que mi corazón se llenó del mal' (Since my heart filled with evil). The reference to 'Cristina' and 'María' personifies the drugs, with Cristina (meth) killing María (possibly representing a purer, happier state or another drug). This personification adds a layer of narrative, making the struggle more relatable and poignant.

'Un Beso' is a haunting portrayal of addiction, capturing the allure, the dependency, and the ultimate despair that comes with substance abuse. Liriko Wan's raw and honest lyrics provide a window into the soul of someone grappling with the dark reality of drug addiction, making it a powerful and thought-provoking piece.