Como Quisiera Decirte
Los Angeles Negros
The Unspoken Longing of a Heart in Love
The song "Como Quisiera Decirte" by Los Angeles Negros is a poignant ballad that speaks to the universal experience of unexpressed love and longing. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning, with the narrator wishing to reveal his innermost feelings to the object of his affection. The repeated phrase 'Cómo quisiera decirte' translates to 'How I wish to tell you,' emphasizing the struggle between the desire to express emotions and the fear of potential rejection or unwanted responses.
The metaphor of a thorn lodged within, representing the unspoken words, illustrates the pain of keeping feelings hidden. The reference to the sky and a specific star suggests a connection between the narrator's emotions and the vastness of the universe, perhaps indicating that his love is as grand and enduring as the celestial bodies. The star also serves as a symbol of the loved one, a guiding light in the narrator's life, whose absence is deeply felt.
The song's emotional climax comes with the admission of the narrator's love and the devastating impact of separation. The imagery of dying 'little by little' from the distance between them and the wish for a fairy tale ending underscores the depth of the narrator's affection and the despair of unfulfilled love. Los Angeles Negros, known for their romantic ballads, capture the essence of heartache and the bittersweet nature of love that remains unconfessed.