De ando errado

In 'De ando errado,' Los Alegres de La Sierra delve into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The song's protagonist is consumed by a longing for someone who does not reciprocate their feelings. The lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and frustration, as the singer feels lost and unable to find a way to win the affection of the person they desire. This emotional struggle is vividly portrayed through the imagery of a life filled with waiting and the desperation that comes with unfulfilled love.

The chorus amplifies this sense of despair, comparing the singer's state to that of being drunk, even when they haven't consumed alcohol. This metaphor highlights the overwhelming and disorienting nature of their emotions. The singer is so deeply affected by their unrequited love that it feels as though they are under the influence of something powerful and uncontrollable. The repeated attempts to forget the person, only to fail, underscore the depth of their attachment and the pain of their unfulfilled desires.

The song also touches on the social perception of the singer's situation. Others view the singer as 'errado' or mistaken for clinging to a love that seems hopeless. Despite this, the singer insists that loving the person and seeing them does not harm them. What truly devastates them is the inability to satisfy or be satisfied by the object of their affection. This poignant admission reveals the core of their suffering: the unbridgeable gap between their love and the reality of their situation.