Si Te Marchas (Voy A Llorar)
Adolescent's Orquesta (Los Adolescentes)
The Heartache of Letting Go: 'Si Te Marchas (Voy A Llorar)' by Adolescent's Orquesta
The song 'Si Te Marchas (Voy A Llorar)' by Adolescent's Orquesta, also known as Los Adolescentes, is a vibrant salsa track that delves into the emotional turmoil of a person facing the departure of a loved one. The lyrics express a deep sense of longing and regret, as the protagonist pleads for forgiveness and understanding from the person they love. The song's title, which translates to 'If You Leave (I Will Cry),' sets the tone for the heartfelt narrative that unfolds.
Throughout the song, the protagonist acknowledges the pain caused by their own mistakes, recognizing that temptation and errors can damage relationships. The repeated lines 'No comprendes que te extraño / Que me debes perdonar' ('You don't understand that I miss you / That you should forgive me') highlight the desperation and desire for reconciliation. The emotional weight of the lyrics is matched by the energetic salsa rhythm, creating a contrast that is characteristic of many Latin songs where danceable beats often accompany stories of heartbreak and love.
The song also touches on themes of love, forgiveness, and the difficulty of moving on. The protagonist is aware that love is beautiful when two people are right for each other, but also acknowledges how easily it can be threatened by temptation. The repeated refrain 'Es este amor no aguanto más y más y más que te quiero amar' ('This love I can't stand it anymore and more and more I want to love you') conveys the struggle between the desire to love and the pain of potentially losing that love. The song ends with a bittersweet farewell, leaving listeners with a sense of the protagonist's deep emotional conflict.