Pensé

Los Changos' song "Pensé" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of love, loss, and unexpected reunion. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who had resigned themselves to the belief that their lover would never return. The repeated phrase "Pensé que ya no ibas a volver" (I thought you weren't coming back) underscores the depth of their despair and the finality they felt in their lover's departure. This sentiment is further emphasized by the imagery of the lover's eyes no longer lighting up the stars for them, symbolizing the loss of hope and joy in their life.

As the song progresses, the narrator reveals their struggle with jealousy and the haunting thought of their lover being with someone else. The lines "Pensé que ibas en brazos de otro amor, Llenandote de besos en la piel" (I thought you were in the arms of another love, filling your skin with kisses) capture the pain of imagining their beloved finding solace in another's embrace. This jealousy is a double-edged sword, as described in the metaphor "Puñal de doble filo es el rencor" (Resentment is a double-edged dagger), which harms both the giver and the receiver.

The song also touches on the theme of moving on and the difficulty of letting go. The narrator tried to forget their past love, symbolically planting their memories in the sea, hoping they would be washed away. However, the unexpected return of their lover leaves them in a state of confusion and uncertainty, as expressed in the lines "Te juro que pensé que no ibas a volver, Y ahora ya no se ni que pensar" (I swear I thought you weren't coming back, and now I don't know what to think). This poignant ending highlights the complexity of emotions that come with rekindled love and the challenges of reconciling the past with the present.